The military bases across the nation all help to keep the United States protected and prepared for whatever may come.
In particular, North Carolina is home to a wide array of military installations that all help the nation in various ways.
Despite the lack of a naval presence in the State, North Carolina is home to large bases for the Marines and Air Force.
Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) is a very widely known Army base in the state with many support bases being in place for the rest of the military branches to maintain their operational readiness.
Let’s look at the military Bases in North Carolina.
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Air Force Bases in North Carolina
Marine Bases in North Carolina
Coast Guard Bases in North Carolina
Army Bases in North Carolina
Fort Liberty
Location: Fort Liberty, NC
In Use: 1918– Present
Overall Mission:
As the only Army base in the state, Fort Liberty is the home to upwards of 30 military organizations that specialize in a variety of tasks.
In particular, the base is often associated with its learning facilities as it is where the Special Warfare Center and a training center for Army civil affairs.
Units Stationed:
- U.S. Army Forces Command
- XVIII Airborne Corps
- U.S. Army Special Operations Command
- U.S. Ary Reserve Command
- Joint Special Operations Command
- U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
- 82nd Airborne Division
- 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
- 192nd Ordnance Battalion (EOD)
- 50th Signal Batallion
- Army Golden Knights
Official Site: https://home.army.mil/liberty/index.php
Air Force Bases in North Carolina
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Location: Goldsboro, NC
In Use: 1942– Present
Overall Mission:
At Seymore Johnson, the base specializes in training those pilots who operate the famous F-15 Strike Eagle combat fighter jet platform.
The squadrons located at this AFB are specialized in training the next generation of F-15 pilots and are ready to actively deploy their planes at a moment’s notice.
A squadron of 10 KC-135R Stratotankers are also located at this base that aid in missions that require additional range and fuel capacity.
Units Stationed:
- 4th Fighter Wing
- 916th Air Refueling Wing
- 4th Mission Support Group
Official Site: https://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/
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Pope Army Airfield
Location: Fort Bragg, NC
In Use: 1919– Present
Overall Mission:
While only recently being demoted from a full-scale AFB down to an airfield, Pope still maintains its rightful place among the Fort Liberty community.
Since joining Fort Liberty, Pope has become specialized in offering rapid deployment combat squadrons and transport to the Army.
When the army needs eyes, guns, or troops in the skies, Pope is where those planes are likely to take off from to assist in Army operations.
Units Stationed:
- 43rd Air Mobility Squadrons
- 43rd Force Support Squadron
- 34th Combat Training Squadron
- 49th Combat Training Squadron
Official Site: https://www.pope.af.mil/
Marine Bases in North Carolina
Camp Lejeune
Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
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In Use: 1941– Present
Overall Mission:
The mission at Camp Lejeune is to maintain combat-ready units for expeditionary deployment and they have been doing that ever since they opened.
This base is one of the primary training facilities for the Marines and its substantial infrastructure allows the branch to operate in many different ways.
This camp also owns the land that many other bases operate from to facilitate an environment with the largest concentration of Marines and Sailors on the planet.
Units Stationed:
- II Marine Expeditionary Force
- Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
- 2nd Marien Division
- 2nd Reconnaissance Battalkion
- 2nd Intelligence Battalion
- U.S. Marine Corps School of Infantry
- Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
Official Site: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/
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Marine Corps Air Station New River
Location: Jacksonville, NC
In Use: 1943– Present
Overall Mission:
New River is a Maine Air Stationed base that was designed to provide aviation support and other services to help the Marines stay ready at all times.
In particular, New River specializes in the maintenance and combat readiness of the Marine rotor units including multiple helicopters and V-22 Osprey aircraft.
When the Marines need helicopters for transport or attack purposes, New River has them ready to go at any given moment.
Units Stationed:
- Marine Aircraft Group 26
- Marine Aircraft Group 29
- Marine Aircraft Group 27
- 362 Training Squadron
- Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron
- Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
- 82nd Training Wing (USAF)
- 58th Special Operations Wing (USAF)
Official Site: https://www.newriver.marines.mil/
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Location: Cherry Point, NC
In Use: 1942– Present
Overall Mission:
Cherry Point operates with the mission to help fulfill the air power needs of the Marine Corps.
Cherry Point helps to keep the Marines ready for whatever they need to do by helping to keep their vital equipment and morale at its highest level of quality.
Recently, Cherry Point welcomed its first two F-35B Lightning II strike fighters meant to replace the Marine Corps’ fleet of F/A-18 Hornets.
Units Stationed:
- 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
- Marine Air Control Group 28
- Marine Aircraft Group 14
- Marine Aviation Training Support Group 42
- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542
- Fleet Readiness Center East (Navy)
- Combat Logistics Regiment 25
Official Site: https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/
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Coast Guard Bases in North Carolina
Base Support Unit Elizabeth City
Location: Elizabeth City, NC
In Use: 1940– Present
Overall Mission:
The only Coast Guard base in the State, Elizabeth City is an essential platform for the Coast Guard to launch operations along the Southeastern coast.
This base is home to a logistics center, boat station, and small air wing that all work together to help the Coast Guard protect the coast in the North Carolina area.
The base is designed to synergize the Coast Guard units of North Carolina so that they all have the logistical support necessary to help protect the coastline all the way down to Bermuda.
Units Stationed:
- Aviation Logistics Center
- Aviation Technical Training Center
- Air Station Elizabeth City
- Small Boat Station Elizabeth City
- C27J APO
- National Strike Force
Official Site: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Director-of-Operational-Logistics-DOL/Bases/Base-Elizabeth-City/
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