Guam becomes key US military base

RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
edited July 2007 in A Moving Train
"Washington is spending billions of dollars in building-up its base in Guam

The US is spending billions of dollars and moving troops in the Asia Pacific to strengthen bases in outlying US territories as part of a new defence strategy.

The Pacific Island of Guam, previously considered a glorified refuelling base, has taken on a new importance to the US since September 11, 2001, and is currently being turned into a military hub.

The build-up in Guam is expected to cost $15 bn"

"The US navy patrols the Gulf off Guam to protect US
oil interests
The island has become the lynchpin of a new military strategy designed to face any war scenario.

The F-16s fighter jets sitting at the island's Andersen air force base are part of a rotational squadron, and just one aspect of the military build-up.

On the apron, old but still operational B-52 bombers, which unleashed terrifying bombing missions in Vietnam and Iraq during the first Gulf War were standing by.

The US outpost will see a whole array of the latest military hardware including nuclear-powered Trident submarines which can fire Tomahawk cruise missiles and unmanned Global Hawk spy aircraft.

By next year, the base will receive the latest state-of-the-art F-22 fighter jets, reflecting Guam’s strategic defence position in a volatile part of the world."

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/C87350F6-6F90-408F-BDAC-6F44A6028C4C.htm
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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    my buddy is stationed at guam. He's working on a sub tender. Considering it's proximity to volatile regions, It makes a lot of sense anyway. Thanks for the info.
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  • A lot of military cash in the form of US taxpayer money being tossed around everywhere on this planet.

    I'm thinking it's a little bit overkill already. How much is enough?

    Just a few more trillion(s)?


    edit: I hope not much more at all. like pennies more.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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