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Military bases in Georgia: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Georgia 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
- Georgia hosts 64,448 active-duty members, the 6th most of any state, plus 27,303 Guard and reserve members and 31,175 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (48,145 active duty, 75% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by −2,037 (−3.1%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 6 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,524 at Moody Air Force Base to $2,310 at Fort Stewart.
Military bases in Georgia
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Benning | Army | Columbus | $1,716 | $1,482 | $2,058 | $1,088 |
| Fort Gordon | Army | Augusta | $1,890 | $1,644 | $2,250 | $1,261 |
| Fort Stewart | Army | Hinesville | $2,310 | $1,947 | $2,598 | $1,406 |
| Moody Air Force Base | Air Force | Valdosta | $1,524 | $1,416 | $2,004 | $1,192 |
| Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay | Navy | Kingsland | $2,133 | $1,806 | $2,418 | $1,225 |
| Robins Air Force Base | Air Force | Warner Robins | $1,800 | $1,491 | $2,199 | $1,362 |
Active-duty personnel in Georgia by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 48,145 | 74.7% |
| Air Force | 8,611 | 13.4% |
| Navy | 5,942 | 9.2% |
| Marine Corps | 1,223 | 1.9% |
| Coast Guard | 518 | 0.8% |
| Space Force | 9 | 0.0% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Georgia.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Georgia?
Our directory covers 6 major installations in Georgia: Fort Benning, Fort Gordon, Fort Stewart, Moody Air Force Base, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Robins Air Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Georgia?
64,448 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 6 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Georgia?
The Army, with 48,145 active-duty members. Next is the Air Force (8,611).
What is BAH in Georgia in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,524 to $2,310 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.