However , the U.S. announced it would continue to provide for Iceland 's defense , but without permanently basing forces in the country .
Naval Air Station Keflavik closed in late 2006 after 55 years .
The U.S. announced it would continue to provide for Iceland 's defense , but without permanently basing forces in the country .
Naval Air Station Keflavik closed in late 2006 after 55 years .