Thule Air Base is a United States Air Force installation located in Greenland. It is situated on the northwest coast of Greenland, near the town of Pituffik. Thule Air Base has been in operation since 1951 and is primarily used as a strategic location for monitoring ballistic missile launches, space surveillance, and early warning capabilities.
Thule Air Base serves as a key installation for the U.S. Air Force's 21st Space Wing, which operates the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) and the Precision Missile Warning System (Pave PAWS). These systems provide critical detection and tracking capabilities for potential missile threats.
In addition to its strategic role, Thule Air Base also supports scientific research and hosts various other military and civilian operations. It serves as a logistics hub for remote locations in the Arctic and facilitates refueling and resupply missions for aircraft transiting the region. Thule Air Base is unique due to its high latitude location, making it one of the most northern military installations in the world. It plays a significant role in U.S. national security interests and the monitoring of potential threats in the Arctic region.
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Force | Air Force |
Theme | Militaria |
Type | Patch |
Country/Region of Manufacture | United States |
Modified Item | No |