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 * American Military Bases**

A military base is an area that is designed to house a nation's armed forces. It is typically a permanent establishment for soldiers to live in while serving. The base relies on outside help in order to operate smoothly. The base town often becomes dependent upon the military base because they put so much money into creating an environment which will satisfy the soldiers. Support facilities, such as churches, schools, hospitals, libraries, clinics and some shopping, are built around the base. Fast food chains like Pizza Hut and Burger King can be found on military base grounds, as well as recreational spaces such as athletic fields, automotive work shops, hobby centers, etc. The base provides housing, training, range, operations and dining facilities for the units living there.

[|Former Airforce Base]


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