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Military bases in Arizona: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Arizona in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- Arizona hosts 16,573 active-duty members, the 18th most of any state, plus 14,225 Guard and reserve members and 7,675 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Air Force is the largest branch here (8,775 active duty, 53% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +490 (+3.0%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 4 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,695 at MCAS Yuma to $2,289 at Luke Air Force Base.
Military bases in Arizona
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis-Monthan Air Force Base | Air Force | Tucson | $1,905 | $1,428 | $2,199 | $1,402 |
| Fort Huachuca | Army | Sierra Vista | $1,719 | $1,347 | $2,232 | $1,257 |
| Luke Air Force Base | Air Force | Glendale | $2,289 | $1,740 | $2,490 | $1,839 |
| MCAS Yuma | Marine Corps | Yuma | $1,695 | $1,338 | $2,049 | $1,382 |
Active-duty personnel in Arizona by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 8,775 | 52.9% |
| Army | 4,012 | 24.2% |
| Marine Corps | 3,332 | 20.1% |
| Navy | 427 | 2.6% |
| Space Force | 16 | 0.1% |
| Coast Guard | 11 | 0.1% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Arizona.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Arizona?
Our directory covers 4 major installations in Arizona: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, Luke Air Force Base, MCAS Yuma. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Arizona?
16,573 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 18 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Arizona?
The Air Force, with 8,775 active-duty members. Next is the Army (4,012).
What is BAH in Arizona in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,695 to $2,289 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.