US Navy Spends ~$200 Million To Dock Ships In Guam

[unhappycamper]

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unhappycamper summary of this article: Evidently the US Navy is planning on staying in Guam forever.



Military awards contracts for Navy wharf improvements on Guam
Stars and Stripes
Published: October 1, 2010

The contracts clear the way for improvements to Naval Base Guam that will allow berthing of an amphibious ready group, and various design and engineering work related to the U.S. realignment in the Pacific.

[pipoman]

1. No doubt

I didn't know it was ever discussed not to stay on Guam...I haven't heard that Guam wants the base gone. It is and has been a primary harbor for the Navy and MEUs since WWII, no?

[unhappycamper]

3. The locals have been protesting for quite a while now.

The problem is the United States is looking for another Diego Garcia closer to China.

[Vinca]

4. Why? If we ever have a military problem with China,

all they have to do is stop filling orders for parts.

[ThomWV]

2. Thats about how much a slip at Hatteras would cost you for the summer.