[Daus]

The U.S. military spends about $250 million a year to operate Keflavik

It's staggering how much money we waste. If there was one credible threat to this area... maybe. But there clearly is no rational reason to base there permanently.

[oceanview]

1/4 billion a year to operate a couple of ships, helicopters, and fighters?

[been_lurking]

If there was one credible threat to this area... maybe. But there clearly is no rational reason to base there permanently.

By your logic, we have no rational reason for any military installations within the continental U.S.

What is the credible threat to Kansas?

Maybe you need to rethink the issue, or at least your analysis of the issue.