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Military Bases in Alabama
Explore 37 military bases in Alabama. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Alabama hosts military installations that support training, operations, logistics, and regional readiness missions. Use this hub to compare base locations, branch presence, and relocation fit across local communities.
- Installations
- 37
- Service categories
- 5
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Alabama
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $14.4B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 31,954
- Installations listed
- 36
29× Installation; 1× Arsenal; 1× Air Force Base; 1× Fort. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Alabama.
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Army
23 installations
23 Army bases in Alabama. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Redstone ArsenalHuntsville, ALArmyArsenalRedstone Arsenal is home to the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.View base
- Fort NovoselOzark, ALArmyFortFort Novosel, formerly Fort Rucker, is the home of Army Aviation and the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence.View base
- Anniston Army DepotAnniston, ALArmyDepotAnniston Army Depot is a U.S. Army facility that repairs and overhauls combat vehicles, artillery, and small arms.View base
- Fort McClellanAnniston, ALArmyFort McClellan was an Army installation that trained military police and chemical soldiers until closure in 1999.View base
- Cairns Army AirfieldFort Novosel, ALArmyCairns Army Airfield at Fort Novosel is a primary training facility for Army aviation.View base
- NG AASF02 BirminghamArmyNG AASF02 Birmingham is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Allen Stagefield ALArmyAllen Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Brown 4b Stagefield ALArmyBrown 4b Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Cairns Basefield ALArmyCairns Basefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Goldberg Stagefield ALArmyGoldberg Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Highbluff Stagefield ALArmyHighbluff Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Hunt Stagefield ALArmyHunt Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- NG Montgomery JFHQ AFRC / CSMS 01ArmyNG Montgomery JFHQ AFRC / CSMS 01 is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Louisville Stagefield ALArmyLouisville Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- NG RW Shepherd Hope HullArmyNG RW Shepherd Hope Hull is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Runkle Stagefield ALArmyRunkle Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Shell Basefield ALArmyShell Basefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Skelly Stagefield ALArmySkelly Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Stinson 5AB Stagefield ALArmyStinson 5AB Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Tac X Stagefield ALArmyTac X Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Toth Stagefield ALArmyToth Stagefield AL is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- NG Clarke Range ComplexArmyNG Clarke Range Complex is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- NG Fort McClellan ARNG Tng CenterArmyNG Fort McClellan ARNG Tng Center is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
Air Force
5 installations
5 Air Force bases in Alabama. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Maxwell Air Force BaseMontgomery, ALAir ForceAir Force BaseMaxwell Air Force Base is home to Air University, the intellectual center of the Air Force.View base
- Dannelly FieldMontgomery, ALAir ForceAir National Guard BaseDannelly Field is home to the 187th Fighter Wing, operating F-35A Lightning II aircraft.View base
- Maxwell-Gunter Air Force BaseAir ForceMaxwell-Gunter Air Force Base is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Montgomery Regional Airport ANGBAir ForceMontgomery Regional Airport ANGB is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
- Birmingham AirportAir ForceBirmingham Airport is a U.S. military installation in Alabama.View base
Coast Guard
2 installations
2 Coast Guard bases in Alabama. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector MobileMobile, ALCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Mobile oversees maritime safety and security along the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast.View base
- Coast Guard Aviation Training Center MobileMobile, ALCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Alabama.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Alabama. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Alabama
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
- Review housing costs, commute reliability, and school access near installations in Alabama.
- Factor coastal-influenced weather patterns and storm-season planning into household planning and monthly budget assumptions.
- Prioritize major airport and port-adjacent transportation networks when frequent travel or long commutes are expected.
Lifestyle Highlights
- waterfront and metro-adjacent lifestyle options across Alabama.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in Alabama.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
Related Links
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Alabama Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Alabama?
This page lists currently indexed installations in Alabama and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in Alabama?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in Alabama. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.