Welcome to the Former Bases Web Site.

Over time, the machines of war elimanated the need for thousands of bases. Man power for ground pounding and "hand to hand" combat were no longer needed, to great extent, and the bases that housed and trained these men were closed. Then, after the Cold War had ended, and due to greater fighting technologies, once again, the "hit list" appeared and many more bases were closed.

This site was built to preserve the rich history and memories of the Former US Bases that existed in the United States and some US Territories over time. This site is working to be the Single Most Complete Encyclopedia of Former U.S. Military Bases of all branches of service. If the base you are searching does not appear on the list, and it is a base that is no longer an active military base, in whole or part, from any era, please make the Webmaster aware of it.

Click on the location of interest.
(United States)

. . . . . Alabama . . . . . Kentucky . . . . . Ohio
  Alaska   Louisiana   Oklahoma
  Arizona   Maine   Oregon
  Arkansas   Maryland   Pennsylvania
  California N.   Massachusetts   Rhode Island
  California S.   Michigan   South Carolina
  Colorado   Minnesota   South Dakota
  Connecticut   Mississippi   Tennessee
  Delaware   Missouri   Texas
  D.C.   Montana   Utah
  Florida   Nebraska   Vermont
  Georgia   Nevada   Virginia
  Hawaii   New Hampshire   Washington
  Idaho   New Jersey   West Virginia
  Illinois   New Mexico   Wisconsin
  Indiana   New York   Wyoming
  Iowa   North Carolina      
  Kansas   North Dakota      
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Click on the location of interest.
(Pacific Region)

. . . . . Guam Island . . . . . Panama . . . . . Siapan Island
  Iwo Jima   Midway Island   Titian Island
  Johnston Island   Marshall Islands   Ulithi Island
  Kwajalein Atoll   Philippines   Wake Island
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Click on the location of interest.
(Atlantic Region)

. . . . . Bermuda . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . Virgin Islands
  Jamaica   Trinidad Island    
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Design, Site Management, Photography and Research Provided By:
Sgt. H. James Holub , USMC Retired
And also to the many dedicated people who visit and contribute to this site.

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