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Military Bases in Delaware
Explore 6 military bases in Delaware. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Delaware 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
- 6
- Service categories
- 3
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Delaware
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $764.8M
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 4,888
- Installations listed
- 5
4× Installation; 1× Air Force Base. 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 Delaware.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
2 installations
2 Army bases in Delaware. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Air Force
3 installations
3 Air Force bases in Delaware. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Dover Air Force BaseDover, DEAir ForceAir Force BaseDover Air Force Base is home to the largest cargo aircraft fleet in the Air Force and the Port Mortuary.View base
- Delaware Air National Guard BaseNew Castle, DEAir ForceDelaware Air National Guard Base hosts the 166th Airlift Wing flying C-130H aircraft.View base
- New Castle AirportAir ForceNew Castle Airport is a U.S. military installation in Delaware.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Delaware. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Delaware
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 Delaware.
- 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 Delaware.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in Delaware.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
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Delaware Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Delaware?
This page lists currently indexed installations in Delaware and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in Delaware?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in Delaware. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.