Based on available information, Balad Air Base was renamed Joint Base Balad on June 15, 2008. This is the most recent designation provided for the facility.
A Historical Overview of Balad Air Base's Names
The air base, located in Iraq, has undergone several name changes throughout its history, reflecting different periods of control and purpose.
Initially constructed in the early 1980s, the facility was known as Al-Bakr Air Base. Following its capture by the United States Armed Forces at the onset of the Iraq War in 2003, it adopted the names Balad Air Base and Anaconda Logistical Support Area (LSA) by the United States Army. The final renaming mentioned transformed it into Joint Base Balad in mid-2008.
Evolution of the Base's Designation:
| Era | Name(s) | Date of Change |
|---|---|---|
| Early 1980s | Al-Bakr Air Base | Original Construction |
| Post-2003 US Capture | Balad Air Base | Start of Iraq War (2003) |
| Anaconda Logistical Support Area (LSA) | (Used concurrently) | |
| Post-2008 Renaming | Joint Base Balad | June 15, 2008 |
