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Military bases in Virginia: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Virginia 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
- Virginia hosts 128,484 active-duty members, the 2nd most of any state, plus 26,317 Guard and reserve members and 90,134 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Navy is the largest branch here (80,677 active duty, 63% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +5,508 (+4.5%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 7 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $2,274 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis to $3,132 at Fort Belvoir.
Military bases in Virginia
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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 Belvoir | Army | Fort Belvoir | $3,132 | $2,832 | $4,020 | $2,246 |
| Fort Lee | Army | Fort Lee | $2,358 | $1,866 | $2,760 | $1,655 |
| Joint Base Langley-Eustis | Joint | Hampton | $2,274 | $1,779 | $2,475 | $1,713 |
| Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall | Joint | Arlington | $3,132 | $2,832 | $4,020 | $2,246 |
| MCB Quantico | Marine Corps | Quantico | $2,955 | $2,361 | $3,327 | $2,246 |
| NAS Oceana | Navy | Virginia Beach | $2,430 | $1,908 | $2,694 | $1,713 |
| Naval Station Norfolk | Navy | Norfolk | $2,430 | $1,908 | $2,694 | $1,713 |
Active-duty personnel in Virginia by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Navy | 80,677 | 62.8% |
| Army | 19,659 | 15.3% |
| Air Force | 12,648 | 9.8% |
| Marine Corps | 9,797 | 7.6% |
| Coast Guard | 4,610 | 3.6% |
| Space Force | 1,093 | 0.9% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Virginia.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Virginia?
Our directory covers 7 major installations in Virginia: Fort Belvoir, Fort Lee, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, MCB Quantico, NAS Oceana, Naval Station Norfolk. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Virginia?
128,484 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 2 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Virginia?
The Navy, with 80,677 active-duty members. Next is the Army (19,659).
What is BAH in Virginia in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $2,274 to $3,132 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.