There have been reports that the US military sometimes abandons equipment in foreign countries due to sudden withdrawals or transfers.
This can result in the equipment being dismantled or stolen by local people, as well as causing environmental pollution and health hazards for local residents.
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The US military is actively addressing this issue and includes equipment removal in its withdrawal plans.
However, in cases of sudden withdrawal or transfer, equipment removal may not be fully carried out.
Recently, there have been reports that the US military left behind a large amount of military equipment and vehicles during its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The US government has announced that it is working on recovering and disposing of the equipment.
In August 2021, the US military completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, but it was reported that a significant amount of equipment and gear was left behind.
It is believed that this was due to limited transportation options, as the withdrawal was hurried. The abandoned equipment reportedly includes helicopters, vehicles, and firearms.
Closure of US military bases. The US military has many bases around the world, and some of these are being closed. When bases are closed, there may be equipment and gear left behind.
This is thought to be due to the progress of the withdrawal process and transportation constraints, which may make it impossible to bring everything back.
Other instances. Apart from the large-scale instances mentioned above, there are various reasons why the US military might leave equipment behind.
For example, equipment used in training or exercises might be left behind due to unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, equipment abandoned by the US military may still be present in areas where there have been past wars or conflicts.
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