Close Some Overseas Military Bases
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G2mil
May 9, 2025
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Polls show the majority of Americans support the closure of most military bases overseas. The United States spends more on its overseas military bases each year than China spends on its entire military. The American President can close any foreign base without Congressional approval.
During the last year of his first term in office, President Donald Trump realized that he had been fooled and back stabbed by the Washington establishment. They want to grow the American empire no matter what it costs, not reduce it. Trump brought in knowledgeable outsiders in 2020 who quickly helped him order a reduction of American forces in Europe by just 10%. The Washington establishment screamed and Trump’s plan was killed soon after Joe Biden became president, who sent more soldiers to Europe.
American Generals and Admirals love overseas bases and never close any unless forced by political leaders. If told to close bases, they follow a proven strategy of demanding billions of dollars to move personnel, construct new facilities, and clean up closing bases. They stall the effort for years until political leaders have changed, as they did with Trump’s last effort. Trump is back with plenty of time to force base closures, but he needs to start now.
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“Overseas Base Closure List”; Carlton Meyer; G2mil; 2016; https://www.g2mil.com/obcl.htm
“U.S. to End Spangdahlem Air Base’s Mission”; Brian Everstine; Air&Space Forces; July 29, 2020; https://www.airandspaceforces.com/u-s…
“Closing Spangdahlem”; Carlton Meyer; G2mil; 2012; https://www.g2mil.com/spangdahlem.htm
“Why Does Camp Bondsteel Still Exist?”; G2mil; 2011; https://www.g2mil.com/bondsteel.htm
“The Forgotten Base at Soto Cano”; Carlton Meyer; G2mil; 2011; https://www.g2mil.com/sotocano.htm
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