Camp Rhino, Military base in Registan Desert, Afghanistan
Forward Operating Base Rhino extends across an isolated section of desert terrain with a 6,400-foot paved runway and protective perimeter walls.
The United States military established Camp Rhino in November 2001 as their first land base in Afghanistan following Operation Enduring Freedom.
The base location originated as a hunting ground where Arab falconers gathered for traditional bird hunting expeditions in the desert landscape.
Located 190 kilometers southwest of Kandahar, Camp Rhino required continuous aerial water deliveries due to the absence of local water sources.
The capture of Camp Rhino involved the execution of the longest amphibious raid documented in military operations history.
Location: Garmsir District
Inception: 2001
GPS coordinates: 30.48667,64.52556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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