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Military Bases in Wisconsin
Explore 12 military bases in Wisconsin. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Wisconsin 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
- 12
- Service categories
- 3
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Wisconsin
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $4.8B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 3,483
- Installations listed
- 11
9× Installation; 1× Fort; 1× Air National Guard 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 Wisconsin.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
5 installations
5 Army bases in Wisconsin. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort McCoySparta, WIArmyFortFort McCoy is the Army's total force training center, supporting active, reserve, and National Guard units.View base
- Volk Field Combat Readiness Training CenterCamp Douglas, WIArmyVolk Field CRTC provides realistic combat training for Air National Guard units.View base
- NG Camp Williams Tomah MTAArmyNG Camp Williams Tomah MTA is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
- W Silver Spring ComplexArmyW Silver Spring Complex is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
- Badger AAPArmyBadger AAP is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
Air Force
6 installations
6 Air Force bases in Wisconsin. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Truax Field Air National Guard BaseMadison, WIAir ForceAir National Guard BaseTruax Field is home to the 115th Fighter Wing, operating F-35A Lightning II aircraft.View base
- Gen Mitchell IAPAir ForceGen Mitchell IAP is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
- Truax ANGBAir ForceTruax ANGB is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
- Volk ANGBAir ForceVolk ANGB is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
- Hardwood RangeAir ForceHardwood Range is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
- General Mitchell IAP Guard EastAir ForceGeneral Mitchell IAP Guard East is a U.S. military installation in Wisconsin.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Wisconsin. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin.
- Factor four-season variability with regional winter and severe-weather planning into household planning and monthly budget assumptions.
- Prioritize highway-driven connectivity with major airport access in key metros when frequent travel or long commutes are expected.
Lifestyle Highlights
- mixed suburban and midsize-community living patterns across Wisconsin.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in Wisconsin.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
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Wisconsin Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Wisconsin?
This page lists currently indexed installations in Wisconsin and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in Wisconsin?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in Wisconsin. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.