These encompass bases and military installations in Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates - all potentially vulnerable to Iranian retaliation via short-range weaponry.

Some in the Pentagon question naming temporary bases after fallen heroes. Nov. 24, 2011— -- intro:My travels with the 2-27 Infantry and the all American dustoff MedEvac company, brought me to ...

The US has approximately 45,000 military personnel, numerous bases, and powerful air and naval fleets that it can deploy across the Middle East. (Photo by Omar Zaghloul/Anadolu via Getty Images) ...

Tensions are high at U.S. military bases across the Middle East after Iran launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.