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The entire military strategy of our country is based upon the concept of "force projection". i.e. the ability to attack you anywhere around the world. Heck, it is part and partial of our entire diplomatic strategy. Truth is, it is part of our economic strategy. In order to do that, we need people, equipment, and the facilities to support them around the world. We have treaties with Japan to provide for their national defense (for which they pay us). These bases are "necessary" to support this strategy.
Now the question you probably really mean to ask is:
"Is this strategy necessary".
That's a damn fine question.
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