Deveselu Military Base
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.
| Deveselu Military Base | |
|---|---|
Baza Militară Deveselu | |
| Deveselu Near Caracal in Romania | |
Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense System | |
Coat of Arms of the 99th Military Base | |
| 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) Comandor Răzvan Brătulescu (2015–2022) |
| 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. The base is subordinated to the Romanian Joint Logistics Command. The current base commander is Colonel Marius Chiriță.
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