U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is a military base located on the southeastern coast of Cuba. Established in 1898, it serves as a strategic naval facility for the United States. The base is known for its deep-water port and has been used for various military operations and training exercises. In addition to its military functions, Guantanamo Bay has gained international attention due to the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, which was established in 2002 to hold suspected terrorists. The base operates under a lease agreement with Cuba, which has been a point of contention in U.S.-Cuban relations.