Ali Al Salem Air Base

Kuwait / al-Jahra / al-Wahhah /
 military airbase, United States Air Force, United States Army
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Ali Al Salem air base is currently home to "The Rock" US AFB, Ali Al Salem Kuwaiti Air Base and the Army LSA (Life Support Area). The Army LSA is used as a transient point for soldiers/airmen going in and out of the Middle East (Afghanistan, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain) and Africa (namely Djibouti). US Navy Customs also works from a compound within the LSA, their mission is to provide customs and agricultural inspections for all soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and civilians returning to the United States. US Military forces do daily convoys near and within Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Being the closest Air base to the border of Iraq, "The Rock" and the "LSA" provide a key location for allied forces to provide support for troops in southern Iraq.

Significant bomb damage incurred during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait is still visible 15 years after the liberation of Ali Al Salem.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Al_Salem_Air_Base
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Coordinates:   29°20'56"N   47°31'6"E

Comments

  • I used to work at Army and Airforce Exchange Services(AAFES)as a Re-order associate in this Air Base for over a year...Although it was hard time for me to get in & out due to security reason but I'm still proud to be part of the organization.
  • i also used to work here for almost 4 years
  • My dream to be a pilot. F/A-18
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