Download or read book U.S. Overseas Military Presence written by Lynn E. Davis and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of the United States and its global military presence are under debate in the face of changing strategic and economic realities. The authors present a menu of global postures and compare them in terms of the U.S. Air Force bases, combat forces, active-duty personnel, and base operating costs. Ultimately, the choice will depend on perspectives on the role overseas military presence can play in achieving U.S. global security interests.