Military of Greenland rescue operations. Domestic Military Statistics The post-referendum governmental changes became effective in June 2009. Those that affect military provision include: Several American and Danish military bases are located in Greenland, including the US Thule Air Base. The Royal Danish Navy operate a dog sled patrol called Sirius-patruljen, based in Daneborg. Military of Greenland The government of Greenland does not have control of Greenland's military or foreign affairs. The defence of Greenland is the responsibility of the Kingdom of Denmark. However, following the November 2008 referendum on increased autonomy, which attracted significant popular support (72% turnout, 75% vote in favor), the
Greenland Representation to the European Union withdrawal. Between 1982 and 1984 the terms were negotiated and on February 1, 1985 Greenland formally withdrew from the European Community. A Treaty on Greenland’s withdrawal from the Community was made – the Greenland Treaty – declaring Greenland as a “special case”. This "special case" provided a fisheries agreement between the parties in which the European Community and later the European Union kept its fishing rights and Greenland kept its financial contribution as before the withdrawal. It also gave Greenland tariff free access of fisheries products to the EU as long as there exists a satisfactory fisheries agreement. Greenland is