Should Donald Trump Re-Launch Argentia Naval Base?

 YES!!!  A S A P - Call me Mr. President... I'll manage the Startup!!!  Argentia NAVAL Base needs  to be relaunched immediately for various reasons which I will blog about tomorrow and coming days ... I have a BA in Poli Sci from Dal you know ... lol 

Naval Station Argentia

Former base of the US Navy

OverviewHistoryFacilities

 

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   Naval Station Argentia was a major U.S. military base in Newfoundland, operational from 1941 to 1994, serving as a strategic hub for naval and air operations in the North Atlantic.

   History and Establishment

   Naval Station Argentia was established under the 1940 British-US Destroyers for Bases Agreement, with construction beginning in late 1940 and the base officially commissioned on 15 July 1941. The site was chosen for its ice-free harbor, flat terrain suitable for runways, and existing railway access, which made it ideal for a naval air station and an adjoining army base, Fort McAndrew Wikipedia+2. The construction required the relocation of over 400 families and the dismantling of the fishing villages of Argentia and Marquise, profoundly affecting the local population heritage.nf.ca+1.

   Facilities and Operations

   The base included a Naval Operating Base, a Naval Air Station with three runways, a dockyard, and a seaplane base, while Fort McAndrew housed U.S. Army personnel and coastal defense units www.hiddennewfoundland.ca+2. At its peak, 20,000 American servicemen were stationed at Argentia, supporting convoy protection, anti-submarine patrols, and coastal defense during World War II www.hiddennewfoundland.ca+1. The base played a critical role in the Battle of the Atlantic, serving as a hub for ships and aircraft protecting Allied convoys www.hiddennewfoundland.ca+1. Coastal batteries, such as Batteries 281 and 282, were constructed to defend against potential enemy attacks, though they were never used in combat www.hiddennewfoundland.ca.

   Construction and Workforce

   Construction involved both U.S. military personnel and thousands of local Newfoundlanders, with estimates of 10,000 to 15,000 civilians employed over the course of the project heritage.nf.ca+1. Civilian contractors and U.S. Navy construction battalions worked long shifts to complete the base, which included extensive infrastructure such as roads, housing, and recreational facilities for personnel Wikipedia+1.

   Post-War and Decommissioning

   After World War II, Argentia continued to serve as a strategic military site through the Cold War, supporting naval and air operations until the U.S. Navy fully decommissioned the base in 1994 www.baycation.ca. Many buildings were demolished or repurposed, and the area has since been converted into an industrial park, though remnants like bunkers, magazines, and some buildings remain, attracting urban explorers and history enthusiasts www.hiddennewfoundland.ca+1.

   Legacy

   Naval Station Argentia remains historically significant as one of the largest and most expensive U.S. overseas bases built during World War II, reflecting both the strategic importance of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic and the profound social and economic impact on the local communities lac-bac.gc.ca. Today, it serves as a reminder of the Allied efforts in the Atlantic and the extensive U.S.-Canadian military cooperation during the 20th century.