naval bases

Military ship stations

Naval bases are military installations where a country's navy operates, maintains ships, and houses personnel.

They include harbors, docks, repair facilities, and supply depots: The Pacific fleet is headquartered at the naval base in San Diego.

Strategic placement of naval bases has shaped geopolitics for centuries.

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