Green Zones: A Map of the US Military's Nearly 200 Golf Courses

[Coyotl]

Green Zones: A Map of the US Military's Golf Courses
From California to the Korean DMZ, the Pentagon runs nearly 200 golf courses.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/01/pentagon-military-golf-courses-map
—By Eric Wuestewald and AJ Vicens
Jan. 16, 2014

The United States military is undeniably massive. In 2012, the Pentagon spent 4.4 percent of our GDP on defense, with hundreds of billions going to contractors for assorted weapons, equipment, and essentials. What is not known is exactly how much money funds the military's international golf habit. Mother Jones has found that the Pentagon currently operates at least 194 golf courses and 2,874 holes of golf worldwide. Hover over any flag to tee up more information about the location, name, and size of these courses.



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[Duckhunter935]

1. Using NAF funds

which means they pay for themselves by user fees. They also have bowling alleys and theaters also.

[madville]

5. Yep, I've played on many

They used to charge you based on your rank. An E-4 might pay $10 and an O-5 might be $20-25 to play on the same course.

[Historic NY]

2. West Point's course is open to the public.

and it so happens its the only one in NY.

[delta17]

3. And?

Military members work long, unpredictable hours, often away from their families. I don't see anything wrong with golf courses. Sorry, but this is a non issue.

Edited because I meant to reply to to OP, not you. Sorry about that.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. Make birdies, not bodies.

[Coyotl]

6. ^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^

[adirondacker]

9. Let the Eagles Soar! nt

[woo me with science]

10. Thank you. You can't make this stuff up.

What a concept. Just imagine targeting the actual war machine instead of American soldiers.

It's revolting how "cutting the military," for corporatists, always translates into assaults on salaries, benefits, or quality of life of those who serve and drag their families all over the world. The Military Industrial Complex, the blood for profit, is always sacrosanct.

Corporate vultures *always* go after people first.

[Wounded Bear]

7. Not something to get all worked up over...

except for how many countries around the world we have a military presence in. Recreation for the troops is needed, if they're going to be there.

The other down side is the use of resources, which in arid areas can be considerable. Think about how many people struggle to find water to drink.

[Lost_Count]

8. I remember watching Despicable Me in an MWR theater overseas...

Should I feel that I've wronged the American public somehow? I bought my ticket like anyone else...

Someone is trying really hard to make something out of nothing and in turn is making themselves look like a petty fool...

[Major Nikon]

11. In Thule, Greenland they had a minature golf course

That was my favorite one.

[cherokeeprogressive]

12. The HORROR... The HORROR...

[Katashi_itto]

13. Wow. 200 Golf Courses. So what....?