U.S. Overseas Military Presence

The role of the United States and its global military presence are under debate in the face of changing strategic and economic realities. The authors present a menu of global postures and compare them in terms of the U.S. Air Force bases, combat forces, active-duty personnel, and base operating cost...

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Main Authors: Davis, Lynn E., Pettyjohn, Stacie L., Sisson, Melanie W., Worman, Stephen M., McNerney, Michael J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2023
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Online Access:ONIX_20231005_9780833073846_778
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Summary:The role of the United States and its global military presence are under debate in the face of changing strategic and economic realities. The authors present a menu of global postures and compare them in terms of the U.S. Air Force bases, combat forces, active-duty personnel, and base operating costs. Ultimately, the choice will depend on perspectives on the role overseas military presence can play in achieving U.S. global security interests.