Camp Warhorse was a United States military installation located near Baqubah, the capital of Iraq’s Diyala Province. The base was established following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and was operational for several years during the Iraq War.
The camp served as a base for U.S. military operations in the Diyala province, an area that saw significant insurgent activity during the conflict. Units stationed at Camp Warhorse were involved in various counterinsurgency operations, including combat missions, patrols, and training of Iraqi security forces.
The base housed thousands of U.S. soldiers and included various facilities needed for a military installation of its size. This included housing units, dining facilities, a hospital, and areas for recreation and physical training. The base also had operations centers and logistical facilities necessary for planning and supporting military missions.
Camp Warhorse was also home to a Forward Operating Base (FOB), a secured forward position that supports tactical operations during a war. These FOBs are often used for troop housing, tactical operations, and logistical support.
The exact date of its decommissioning is unclear, but like many other U.S. bases in Iraq, Camp Warhorse was eventually handed over to the Iraqi government as part of the broader U.S. strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces. After the withdrawal of U.S. troops, many of these bases were repurposed by the Iraqi military.