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staging base [′stāj·iŋ ‚bās] (ordnance) An advanced naval base for the anchoring, fueling, and refitting of transports and cargo ships, and for replenishing mobile service squadrons. A landing and takeoff area with minimum servicing, supply, and shelter provided for the temporary occupancy of military aircraft during the course of movement from one location to another. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A superbly crafted and highly recommended political thriller, "Stinger" is about the conflict between Russia and American interests in Afghanistan that led to the rise of the Taliban and was to eventual provide a staging base for Al Queda and the attack of 9/11. The team established a Joint Task ForcePort Opening operation to manage the reception, staging, and onward movement of cargo from Karachi to an intermediate staging base in Islamabad. Under KLA rule, Kosovo has become a staging base for criminal syndicates and radical Islamic terrorism. |
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