A discharge from any military branch is the moment a service member is released from their obligation to serve.
There are different types of discharges from the military, and a general discharge is one of the types.
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Military Bases in New York 2026: Updated List of Major Active Installations
New York hosts several major active military installations as of 2026, representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, plus National Guard and Reserve facilities. Counts vary by source (typically 15–25 including major bases, training centers, arsenals, … Click Here To Read the rest
US Military Bases in Italy
There is a small number of US military bases in Italy, but each installation plays an essential role both for the United States and for US allies.
Italy currently has one air base, three Army bases, and two Navy bases. … Click Here To Read the rest
Military Bases In Oklahoma
There are a total of 12 military bases in Oklahoma.
The Navy does not have any active bases in Oklahoma, nor do they have any detachments on other bases within the state.
The Navy does still use some of the … Click Here To Read the rest
US Military Bases In Puerto Rico
There are a total of 5 military bases in Puerto Rico, including Army and Air Force Bases and a U.S. Coast Guard Station.
Neither the Marine Corps nor the Navy have bases there.
All bases here serve as important rallying … Click Here To Read the rest