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Bagram Air Base: Charikar, Parwan Province: Established in the 1950s, Bagram is the largest military air base in Afghanistan. It was a primary center for U.S. and allied forces for cargo, helicopter, and support flights. It has a 3,000-meter runway capable of handling heavy bomber and cargo aircraft. Hamid Karzai International Airport: Kabul ...
Small outpost compound on north side of Arghandab River, near Masum Ghar. Used by Canadians to support operations. Named for the distinctive heavy earthmover made in Germany and used by Canadian Military Engineers; [113] approximate location 31.55009 N 65.44244 E COP Ahmad Khan (Admadkhan) Alizi Ainsworth (Emarat) Ashoque US Army
Bagram Air Base was formerly the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan, [4] staffed by the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing of the U.S. Air Force, along with rotating units of the U.S. and coalition forces. It was expanded and modernized by the Americans. [5]
Military installations of the United States in Afghanistan (3 C, 37 P) Pages in category "Military installations of Afghanistan" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
Pages in category "Military installations of the United States in Afghanistan" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The pass serves as a natural choke point to the region and has been the scene of many battles throughout the US war in Afghanistan as well as the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The base is in a hostile location and is only 30 miles south of Tora Bora, it is also only 25 miles north of the location of the friendly fire incident that killed Pat Tillman.
Bagram Air Base: Bagram was the largest all military air base in Afghanistan. It was a primary center for United States and allied forces for cargo, helicopter, and support flights. Bamyan Air Base: Basic gravel airstrip. Farah Air Base: Airport terminal only. Herat Air Base
From May 1996, Osama bin Laden had been living in Afghanistan along with other members of al-Qaeda, operating terrorist training camps in a loose alliance with the Taliban. [1] Following the 1998 US embassy bombings in Africa, the US military launched cruise missiles at these camps with limited effect on their overall operations. A follow-on ...