The state of Florida hosts 21 military bases, some from every branch of the United States Military. The Pensacola/Jacksonville area is home to most of the military bases in Florida, but they exist in other coastal areas as well.
| Eglin Air Force Base |
|---|
| Built | 1935 (as the Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base) |
| In use | 1935 – present |
| Garrison information |
| Garrison | 96th Test Wing 7th Special Forces Group (United States) |
With that said, the Navy and Air Force have many more bases in Florida then the other military branches and comprise all of my choices.
- NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida.
- Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, Florida.
- Patrick AFB, Brevard County, Florida.
- NAS Key West, Boca Chica Key, Florida.
- MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida.
There are several historical forts in the U.S. state of Florida. De Quesada states that there have been more than 300 "camps, batteries, forts and redoubts" in Florida, since European settlement began.
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- Fort Bragg.
- Fort Carson.
- Fort Benning.
- Joint Base San Antonio.
- Fort Huachuca Army Base.
- Fort McCoy.
- Fort Stewart.
Despite recently closing hundreds of bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States still maintains nearly 800 military bases in more than 70 countries and territories abroad—from giant “Little Americas†to small radar facilities.
Marine Corps Basic TrainingLargely considered the toughest basic training program of the United States Armed Forces, Marine training is 12 weeks of physical, mental, and moral transformation. Special attention is given to close combat skills and master marksmanship training (every Marine is a rifleman, after all).
Easiest Military Branch to Get Into—The Basic Training Stage
- The Navy has Boot Camp, which lasts for 8 weeks.
- The Marine Corps has Recruit Training, which spans 12 weeks.
- The Air Force has Basic Military Training, which takes 8.5 weeks.
- The Coast Guard has Recruit Training, which lasts for 8.5 weeks.
Basic Combat Training comes in three phases and lasts about ten weeks, depending on your military occupational specialty (MOS). After you graduate from basic training, you will undergo two additional phases of training, known as Advanced Individual Training, where you will learn the job skills required of your MOS.
The Army conducts Basic Combat Training (BCT) at four locations: Fort Benning, GA, Fort Jackson, SC, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and Fort Sill, OK.
Fort Myer is home to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" and Headquarters U.S. Army Garrison. The garrison command includes Fort Myer, which is located in Arlington, VA and Fort Lesley J. McNair, which is located in Washington, D.C.
In basic training, you'll learn teamwork and discipline, and how to handle a weapon, rappel and march. The work is physically and mentally demanding. You'll experience stress and you'll test your limits. Know what to expect and arrive prepared.
The US Army currently has 5 basic training locations that are currently active. No matter what MOS you enlisted into the US Army as, you can expect the first 9-10 weeks of your Army careers will start in one of these 5 basic training locations.
California is home to more military installations than any other state, with a total of 32. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard/Reserve bases are located across California.
The complete Army basic training cycle is about 10 weeks, divided into three phases: Red, White and Blue, which last about three weeks each. After passing the final tests of the Blue Phase, your next step is the graduation ceremony, where you'll get to celebrate your accomplishments with your friends and family.
According to figures from the Pentagon as well as the Military Analysis Network, the United States has approximately 450 to 500 military bases. All 50 states have at least one base (Wyoming has just two, the largest of which is Francis E. Warren Air Force Base), but several have dozens.
You'll find Marine Corps bases in 17 locations in the US, located in Arizona, California, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Pensacola is home to several Navy military bases. Within 70 miles of Pensacola NAS, there are 4 other bases, including NAS Whiting Field in Milton, Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Mary Esther/Fort Walton, and Eglin Air Force Base in Shalimar.
Units. MacDill AFB is home to two major units of the US Air Force, the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refueling Wing. Additionally, MacDill AFB hosts several major tenant units including United States Central Command, United States Special Operations Command and United States Marine Forces Command Central.
| Florida National Guard |
|---|
| Type | Joint |
| Role | Federal Reserve Force State Militia (Militia Act of 1903) |
| Size | Approximately 12,000 Soldiers and Airmen. |
| Garrison/HQ | St.Augustine, Florida |
Tampa Recruiting Battalion area of operations is serviced by two Air Force Bases. MacDill and Patrick AFB. MacDill is located in South Tampa and Patrick AFB is located in the East coast in Cocoa Beach.
How large is MacDill? Located on 5,767 acres of land; 906 acres are wetlands. Home for more than 20 protected and endangered species including the American Bald Eagle.
MacDill Air Force Base has over 12,000 active-duty military on base and more than 7,000 civilians. Major units assigned to the base include the 6th Air Mobility Wing and more than 50 other Mission partners. Other units include the United States Central Command and the United States Special Operations Command.
