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Military Bases in Mississippi
Explore 23 military bases in Mississippi. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Mississippi 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
- 23
- Service categories
- 4
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Mississippi
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $8.9B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 20,717
- Installations listed
- 22
15× Installation; 2× Air Force Base; 2× Air National Guard Base; 1× Naval Air Station. 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 Mississippi.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
7 installations
7 Army bases in Mississippi. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training CenterHattiesburg, MSArmyTraining CenterCamp Shelby is the largest state-owned training site east of the Mississippi River and a major mobilization platform.View base
- Camp McCainGrenada, MSArmyCamp McCain is the Mississippi Army National Guard training center.View base
- Gulfport Combat Readiness Training CenterGulfport, MSArmyGulfport CRTC provides combat readiness training for Air National Guard units.View base
- NG CTA Camp MccainArmyNG CTA Camp Mccain is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
- NG Gulfport AVCRADArmyNG Gulfport AVCRAD is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
- Camp ShelbyArmyCamp Shelby is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
- Greenwood USARC/AMSA 144 (G)ArmyGreenwood USARC/AMSA 144 (G) is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
Air Force
8 installations
8 Air Force bases in Mississippi. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Keesler Air Force BaseBiloxi, MSAir ForceAir Force BaseKeesler Air Force Base is home to the 81st Training Wing, the Air Force's largest technical training wing.View base
- Columbus Air Force BaseColumbus, MSAir ForceAir Force BaseColumbus Air Force Base is one of three pilot training bases producing pilots for the U.S. Air Force.View base
- Jackson Air National Guard BaseFlowood, MSAir ForceAir National Guard BaseJackson Air National Guard Base is home to the 172nd Airlift Wing, operating C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.View base
- Key Field Air National Guard BaseMeridian, MSAir ForceAir National Guard BaseKey Field Air National Guard Base is home to the 186th Air Refueling Wing, operating KC-135 Stratotankers.View base
- Keesler AFBAir ForceKeesler AFB is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
- Jackson IAP Thompson FieldAir ForceJackson IAP Thompson Field is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
- Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (ANG)Air ForceGulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (ANG) is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
- Keesler Training Annex No 1Air ForceKeesler Training Annex No 1 is a U.S. military installation in Mississippi.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Mississippi. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Mississippi
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 Mississippi.
- 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 Mississippi.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in Mississippi.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
Related Links
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Mississippi Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Mississippi?
This page lists currently indexed installations in Mississippi and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in Mississippi?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in Mississippi. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.