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Military Bases in Virginia
Explore 66 military bases in Virginia. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Virginia is a high-priority military state with dense defense infrastructure, strong naval presence, and access to major federal and regional corridors.
- Installations
- 66
- Service categories
- 6
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Virginia
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $68.5B
- State impact study
- $103.7B
- Personnel
- 222,124
- Installations listed
- 65
46× Installation; 5× Fort; 2× Joint Base; 1× Naval Station. Virginia defense-related value-added study (~$103.7B). OLDCC FY2023 provides updated DoD contract/payroll/personnel baseline.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Virginia.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
17 installations
17 Army bases in Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort BelvoirFort Belvoir, VAArmyFortFort Belvoir is one of the oldest U.S. Army installations and hosts numerous defense agencies.View base
- Fort Gregg-AdamsPetersburg, VAArmyFortFort Gregg-Adams, formerly Fort Lee, is home to the Combined Arms Support Command and Army Logistics University.View base
- Radford Army Ammunition PlantRadford, VAArmyAmmunition PlantRadford Army Ammunition Plant manufactures propellants and explosives for ammunition and missile systems.View base
- Fort WalkerWarrenton, VAArmyFortFort Walker (formerly Vint Hill Farms Station) supports intelligence and signal activities for the U.S. Army.View base
- Fort BarfootBlackstone, VAArmyFortFort Barfoot (formerly Fort Pickett) is a maneuver training center supporting Army National Guard and Reserve units.View base
- Fort MyerArlington, VAArmyFortFort Myer is home to the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), which conducts military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.View base
- Fort A.P. HillBowling Green, VAArmyFort A.P. Hill is a United States Army installation in Caroline County, Virginia, used primarily as a training site.View base
- Fort MonroeHampton, VAArmyFort Monroe is a former Army installation, the largest stone fort ever built in the United States.View base
- Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort EustisFort Eustis, VAArmyArmy TRADOC at Fort Eustis develops doctrine and trains Army personnel.View base
- Army National Guard Readiness Center ArlingtonArlington, VAArmyArmy National Guard Readiness Center provides support to Army National Guard units nationwide.View base
- NG Sandson AASFArmyNG Sandson AASF is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Arlington National CemeteryArmyArlington National Cemetery is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- NG State Military Reservation Camp PendletonArmyNG State Military Reservation Camp Pendleton is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- NG Fort Barfoot MTC & FMS 15ArmyNG Fort Barfoot MTC & FMS 15 is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Rivanna StationArmyRivanna Station is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Def Gen Supply CenterArmyDef Gen Supply Center is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- New River Valley Mem USARCArmyNew River Valley Mem USARC is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
Marine Corps
3 installations
3 Marine Corps bases in Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Marine Corps Base QuanticoQuantico, VAMarine CorpsMarine Corps BaseMarine Corps Base Quantico is home to Marine Corps Combat Development Command and The Basic School.View base
- Marine Forces Command NorfolkNorfolk, VAMarine CorpsMarine Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk commands Atlantic-based Marine forces.View base
- Marine Corps MuseumMarine CorpsMarine Corps Museum is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
Coast Guard
4 installations
4 Coast Guard bases in Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Base PortsmouthPortsmouth, VACoast GuardCoast Guard BaseCoast Guard Base Portsmouth is home to the Coast Guard Atlantic Area command.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Training Center YorktownYorktown, VACoast GuardTraining CenterCoast Guard Training Center Yorktown provides advanced technical training and leadership courses.View base
- Coast Guard Finance Center ChesapeakeChesapeake, VACoast GuardCoast Guard Finance Center provides financial services for the Coast Guard.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station WashingtonArlington, VACoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Washington is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Virginia.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
13 installations
13 Joint bases in Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Joint Base Langley-EustisHampton, VAJointJoint BaseJoint Base Langley-Eustis is home to Air Combat Command headquarters and the 1st Fighter Wing.View base
- Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallArlington, VAJointJoint BaseJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery and supports ceremonial and security missions in the capital region.View base
- Defense Distribution Center NorfolkNorfolk, VAJointDistribution CenterDLA Distribution Norfolk provides logistics support to the Atlantic Fleet and East Coast military operations.View base
- The PentagonArlington, VAJointHeadquartersThe Pentagon is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, housing the military's senior leadership.View base
- Defense Logistics Agency Distribution RichmondRichmond, VAJointDLA Distribution Richmond is a major distribution center for military supplies on the East Coast.View base
- National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencySpringfield, VAJointNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency provides geospatial intelligence in support of national security.View base
- Defense Health Agency Falls ChurchFalls Church, VAJointDefense Health Agency is responsible for healthcare delivery and policy for the Military Health System.View base
- Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort StoryJointJoint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyJointDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchJointAir Force Office of Scientific Research is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Mark CenterJointMark Center is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- PentagonJointPentagon is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
- Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story - Wallops IslandJointJoint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story - Wallops Island is a U.S. military installation in Virginia.View base
National Guard Installations in Virginia
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
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Lifestyle Highlights
- Mix of coastal metros, suburban communities, and smaller towns
- Strong proximity to defense and federal ecosystems in select markets
- Moderate four-season climate with diverse recreation options
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Virginia Military Base FAQ
What branches have bases in Virginia?
Virginia supports multiple branches, including substantial Navy and joint-defense presence depending on region.
Is Virginia a good PCS destination for families?
Many communities offer strong family amenities, but costs and commute patterns vary by metro area and county.