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Originally posted by hoosier
...But the bases that should be closed are overseas - why are we still in Europe 60 years after the war's end?
Why are we still in Japan and Korea?
The nations are now full competitors in the world economy, but get a huge break by not spending much on military.
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Many bases in Europe have already closed down and returned to their host country. On the Air Force side:
Soesterberg AB, The Netherlands (Camp New Amsterdam)
Bitburg AB, Germany (only the air base proper; Spangdahlem is using the housing annex)
Hahn AB, Germany (returned to Germany, now a civilian airport)
Zweibrücken AB, Germany (returned to Germany)
Sembach AB, Germany (returned to Germany)
Rhein-Main AB, Germany (returned to Germany, being converted to cargo area for Frankfurt International Airport)
Among others too numerous to mention.
Technically, South Korea is still at war with North Korea... all they signed was an armistice. The Japanese bases can be used to support Korea if the sh*t hits the fan.
Japanese have a very healthy arms industry... only they can't export it - it's supposed to be only for self-defense. Which is why they obtain licenses to build American fighters in Japan.
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