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Bagrām Airfield

military base, Bagrām, Afghanistan
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A C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft taxis on a runway at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, with rugged mountains in the background.
Bagrām Airfield A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to its parking spot at Bagrām Airfield, Afghanistan, September 25, 2012.

Bagrām Airfield, located near the town of Bagrām in Afghanistan, has a significant military history. It served as a crucial Soviet air base during the 1980s and later became a key hub for the U.S.-led coalition during the Afghanistan War (2001ā€“14).1

The airfield was constructed with Soviet assistance in the mid-20th century. Following the Soviet withdrawal in 1989, it experienced damage during Afghanistan's civil war. In the post-2001 era, it was a central base for U.S. and coalition operations against militant groups. The base housed tens of thousands of personnel and various aircraft. In July 2021, U.S. forces withdrew from the airfield, and it was subsequently taken over by the Taliban. The base also faced controversy regarding alleged detainee abuse in its early years.12

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  2. ACLU - Jan. 16, 2010 - US Military Releases Bagram Detainee Names Based on ACLU FOIA Lawsuit

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