According to figures from the Pentagon, there are approximately 450 to 500 military bases across the United States, ranging from massive complexes to smaller airstrips. The purpose of these bases is to establish air connectivity, as it is a manner of effectively moving people and goods between two places faster than any other method of transportation could. The Lone Star State boasts eight air force bases throughout the state, varying in size. Here are the five biggest Air Force bases in Texas.