Originally posted by /^Blackmagik^\
countries that we have permanent bases in are called our allies:
al·ly ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-l, l)
v. al·lied, al·ly·ing, al·lies
v. tr.
To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II.
To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage.
Kinda like Saudi Arabia ... oh. Wait. Sept 11th hijackers were from there.
Some ally.