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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.
Military Economic Impact
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
DoD spending (OLDCC)
$764.8M
State impact study
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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-level coverage for military installations in Delaware.
Air Force
3 bases
Army
2 bases
National Guard
1 base
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View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
- 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.
- 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.
Dover, DE
Air Force Base
Dover Air Force Base is home to the largest cargo aircraft fleet in the Air Force and the Port Mortuary.
New Castle, DE
Delaware Air National Guard Base hosts the 166th Airlift Wing flying C-130H aircraft.
New Castle Airport is a U.S. military installation in Delaware.
NG Bethany Beach Training Site is a U.S. military installation in Delaware.
NG River Road Training Site is a U.S. military installation in Delaware.
Dover, DE
State Headquarters
Delaware National Guard statewide listing with branch-level discovery context and official source pathways for unit-level details.
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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.