New study reveals economic development tied to military bases is a “myth”

An analysis conducted by the University of Puerto Rico found that the cessation of Navy practices did not reduce employment in Vieques and Ceiba, but it is the most lagging area in Puerto RicoIn a photo taken on September 2, 2025, U.S. Navy personnel move equipment on the runway at the former Roosevelt Roads military base in Ceiba, where the Corps has resumed training.