Military Base Location Guide
So, you've joined the military, and you're wondering where you might be stationed. With more than 440 military bases and installations in the United States, there's lots to wonder about. Luckily, the web can show you the possibilities.
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Guide to U.S. Installations
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Depending on your branch of service, you can be posted anywhere as far west as Hawaii or Alaska to as far south east as Florida, or north to upstate New York and everywhere in between. The National Park Service publishes an excellent map showing the exact location of all military installations in the United States (see Resources).
Guide to Overseas Installations
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There are military bases overseas in Germany, Italy, Japan and many other countries where the U.S. armed services maintain a presence. Military.com provides a go-to resource to locate posts overseas (see Resources).
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What are the Benefits of Military Bases?
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For active-duty service members and their dependents, military bases provide many benefits. There are places to shop tax-free, enjoy recreation such as bowling alleys and parks, and use facilities like hospitals and post offices. Log on to individual bases to see what they have to offer.
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