Deveselu Military Base
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The 99th Military Base Deveselu (Baza Militară 99 Deveselu), or the Deveselu Military Base, is a Romanian NATO base hosting the United States Navy Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense System. The base consists of three military units: The Romanian 99th Military Base, which hosts two American bases: the Naval Support Facility Deveselu and the Aegis Ashore Defense System Romania. Located in Deveselu commune, Olt County, the base has an area of 900 ha (2,200 acres); of those, 170 ha (420 acres) are used by the U.S. forces.[2]
Deveselu Military Base | |
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Baza Militară Deveselu | |
Deveselu Near Caracal in Romania | |
Coordinates | 44°04′43.2″N 24°24′48.3″E |
Type | Ballistic Missile Defense System site |
Area | 900 hectares (2,200 acres; 3.5 sq mi) |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Joint Logistics Command United States Navy |
Site history | |
Built | 1952 |
In use | 1952–2003; 2012–present |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | Colonel Marius Chiriță |
Past commanders | Colonel Veronel Vavură (2012–2015)[1] Comandor Răzvan Brătulescu (2015–2022)[1] |
Occupants | Naval Support Facility Deveselu Aegis Ashore Defense System Romania |
The Deveselu base is operated by about 500 Romanian soldiers, 250 U.S. troops, and other personnel.[3] The base is subordinated to the Romanian Joint Logistics Command.[4] The current base commander is Colonel Marius Chiriță.[5]