United_States_Naval_Communications_Station_Sidi_Yahya_El_Gharb

United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb

United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb

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United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb was a U.S. Naval communications station consisting of work facilities, supply, living facilities, and rest and recreation of the United States Navy located just outside of Sidi Yahya El Gharb,[1] Morocco. It was a U.S. Navy installation connected to the Naval Air Station Port Lyautey in Kenitra, Morocco.[2] The base was closed in 1976.[3]

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Following its closure in the mid-1970's, the base was returned to the government of the Kingdom of Morocco and was transformed into a military barracks serving Sidi Slimane Air Base by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. As of 2021, it continues to serve in that capacity.

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  1. [1]
    "Harvey S. Adams".
  2. [2]
    http://www.portlyautey.com/Port%20Lyautey%20History.htm History of Port Lyeautey
  3. [3]
    http://www.portlyautey.com/ The base closures in the mid 1970s
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