[vmception]

Why even still use that base except to troll enthusiasts?

At this point, people could have been born anew, grown up with the lore, had a full career and achieved decision making roles in using those bases with no budget oversight whatsoever.

[Sebb767]

I assume because it's still a great position for a base (wide stretch of easily defendable flat land) and the infrastructure is already there.

Plus, anyone capable of seriously surveilling such a well-positioned base will most likely also be aware of any other "secret" base that's usable for launching stealth aircraft; the space requirements alone make those hard to hide.

[sidewndr46]

It's a complete flight testing facility with restricted airspace. Why wouldn't they continue to use it?

[lastofthemojito]

The airspace managed by the base is larger than the state of Maryland. There aren't going to be too many alternative sites at this point.

[nexuist]

Because there are still needs to test secretive aircraft and technology? Just because everyone knows about its general location doesn't mean everything that happens within its borders is known. There's most likely useful work being done there today.