US withdrawal Port of Subic
the american flag lowered , philippine flag raised during turnover of naval station subic bay.
in december 1991, 2 governments again in talks extend withdrawal of american forces 3 years broke down united states refused spell out in detail withdrawal plans or if nuclear weapons kept on base; nuclear weapons forbidden on philippine soil. finally, on december 27, president corazon aquino, fought delay pullout cushion country s battered economy, issued formal notice u.s. leave has been u.s. s largest overseas defense facility after clark air base closed, end of 1992.
during 1992, tons of material including drydocks , equipment, shipped various naval stations. ship-repair , maintenance yards supply depots relocated other asian countries including japan , singapore. finally, on november 24, 1992, american flag lowered in subic last time , last 1,416 sailors , marines @ subic bay naval base left plane nas cubi point , uss belleau wood. withdrawal marked first time since 16th century no foreign military forces present in philippines.
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