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14. We actually have a whole lot less people overseas than we had in 1961

Reply to larkrake (Reply #11)

Fri Jun 3, 2016, 09:29 AM

Jun 2016

I joined the Army in 1961. At that time, we had five divisions and three armored cavalry regiments in Germany (plus the Berlin Brigade), two divisions in Korea, a brigade in Panama, and nuclear task forces in Italy and Turkey.

Today, we have the equivalent of two brigades in Germany, one in Italy, one in Korea, and one in Afghanistan.

While we have more "bases" around the world, in many case, these are signals and intelligence outposts or airfield service groups.

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I wish to discuss the closing of bases around the world [View all] larkrake Jun 2016 OP

Which ones? braddy Jun 2016 #1

that is my question, which are useless? larkrake Jun 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author braddy Jun 2016 #4

If you don't know of any, then why do you want to close them? Read your OP. braddy Jun 2016 #5

I was seeking opinions. I know a few in europe, larkrake Jun 2016 #9

As Russia is moving in 3 new Army Divisions, that might be a little premature. braddy Jun 2016 #12

We must know different Soldiers... TipTok Jun 2016 #3

That has been my experience as well, they like the work and feel it is important. braddy Jun 2016 #6

But are we needed there? larkrake Jun 2016 #10

If you are going to be general... TipTok Jun 2016 #13

Military spending is not over half our budget Chuuku Davis Jun 2016 #7

let me clarify, I meant the military industrial complex larkrake Jun 2016 #11

We actually have a whole lot less people overseas than we had in 1961 1939 Jun 2016 #14

I apologize for being unable to express myself properly for some reason. In my final attempt, larkrake Jun 2016 #15

How many of those 700-800 "bases" 1939 Jun 2016 #16

That is a strategic decision, I don't think we Downwinder Jun 2016 #8