The military presence is the primary economic generator for Okaloosa County!

"Northwest Florida's military-friendly reputation has made the community a leading location for the nation's defense operations, and a coveted assignment for Armed Forces personnel."
--- Governor Charlie Crist

 Okaloosa supports three military installations, Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, and Duke Field collectively on the largest base in the entire world; Eglin Air Force Base.  These three combined are know as the Eglin Complex.

Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base covers 724 square miles of land area and 97,963 square miles of water ranges.   Eglin employs more than 8,500 military and approximately 4500 civilians. .


Hurlburt Field 
Home to the Air Force Special Operations Command and the 16th Special Operations Wing. Located just west of Fort Walton beach, on U.S. Highway 98, the base organizes, trains and equips Air Force Special Operations Forces for global deployment. Approximately 7,000 personnel are assigned to Hurlburt.

Duke Field 
Located just south of Crestview, is the home of the 919th Special Operations Wing. It is the only Air Force Reserve unit in the Air Force Special Operations Command.  The 919th SOW employs more than 1,300 reservists and 300 full-time civil service employees. About 300 active duty members are also based at Duke.

Air Force Link

BRAC

Economic Impacts of BRAC  Realignments, July 2007 Report

Emerald Coast Military Directory

 Base Housing Resources

Navy/Marine Housing: Housing links, services and resources.

Army Housing: Housing information for Army installations world-wide.

Air Force Crossroads: Air Force Crossroads is the new website providing Internet-based, one-stop-shopping for family and community needs.

SITES: Worldwide relocation information on major military and associate installations for use by Service men and women and their families during permanent change of station moves.

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OCONUS - Overseas Military Portal featuring stores that offer APO/FPO Shipping

Squadron Exec - A resource for US Air Force personnel needs.

Military News - Military and Veteran news to includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.

Military Reunions and Free People Search - Offers information about GI Bill Benefits, Military News, VA Benefits, Free People Search, Military Locator, Military Reunions, Military News, and a variety of Veteran Resources.

Montgomery GI Bill - Offers information about GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Veterans, Military, Scholarships, Veteran Benefits, Army College Fund, Navy College Fund, Service, Military Training, Military Credit, College Money and more.

VA Loans - VA Loans, VA home loans and Veteran Mortgages for Military and active duty veterans.

VA Loans and veteran home loan benefits - Veteran benefits allow you to get purchase or refinance a home with a VA Loan. Find more information on VA lending limits.

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