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Military bases in Florida: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Florida 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
- Florida hosts 67,511 active-duty members, the 5th most of any state, plus 38,683 Guard and reserve members and 30,619 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Navy is the largest branch here (31,149 active duty, 46% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +437 (+0.7%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 9 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,863 at NAS Pensacola to $3,969 at NAS Key West.
Military bases in Florida
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglin Air Force Base | Air Force | Valparaiso | $2,433 | $2,157 | $3,399 | $1,785 |
| Hurlburt Field | Air Force | Mary Esther | $2,433 | $2,157 | $3,399 | $1,785 |
| MacDill Air Force Base | Air Force | Tampa | $2,709 | $2,187 | $3,081 | $1,977 |
| NAS Jacksonville | Navy | Jacksonville | $2,181 | $1,803 | $2,364 | $1,658 |
| NAS Key West | Navy | Key West | $3,969 | $3,459 | $4,872 | $2,504 |
| NAS Pensacola | Navy | Pensacola | $1,863 | $1,644 | $2,271 | $1,471 |
| Naval Station Mayport | Navy | Jacksonville | $2,181 | $1,803 | $2,364 | $1,658 |
| Patrick Space Force Base | Space Force | Cocoa Beach | $2,502 | $2,037 | $2,922 | $1,709 |
| Tyndall Air Force Base | Air Force | Panama City | $2,163 | $1,863 | $2,709 | $1,682 |
Active-duty personnel in Florida by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Navy | 31,149 | 46.1% |
| Air Force | 22,630 | 33.5% |
| Army | 5,090 | 7.5% |
| Coast Guard | 4,834 | 7.2% |
| Marine Corps | 3,284 | 4.9% |
| Space Force | 524 | 0.8% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Florida.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Florida?
Our directory covers 9 major installations in Florida: Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, MacDill Air Force Base, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Key West, NAS Pensacola, Naval Station Mayport, Patrick Space Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Florida?
67,511 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 5 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Florida?
The Navy, with 31,149 active-duty members. Next is the Air Force (22,630).
What is BAH in Florida in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,863 to $3,969 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.