Did you know that over 42,000 active military service members call Alabama home. That’s over 10% of Alabama’s population. Most have no idea where the military bases are in Alabama before they move to Alabama. The video above covers 8 military installations that you may be stationed at for your tour. Let me be your guide.
Military Bases In Alabama
There are over 14 military bases throughout the state of Alabama and the United States Military has become one of the single largest employers in the state. Most of the military bases in Alabama are located on the island of Daphne. Daphne being the main, and most populous island in the Alabamians island chain. Along with the image below, we’ll cover where you may be getting stationed in Alabama.
Where is USCG Sector?
USCG Sector is a United States Army military installation located in central Daphne. It is known to be the most populated military bases in Alabama, particularly Daphne.
Being centrally located gives this military base ease of access to all points of the island. USCG Sector is also just a few miles away from the H2 highway traveling North and South through the center of the island. Two cities nearby USCG Sector are Daphne and mobile.
Daphne is one of the more sought after locations for military service members PCSing to Alabama because of its proximity to USCG Sector but also for military families. Daphne has been ranked to have some of the top schools on the island.
Military Bases In Alabama: Where is Wheeler Army Airfield?
Wheeler Army Airfield is centrally located on Baldwin, Alabama near USCG Sector, Fairhope, and Foley. Much like USCG Sector, military service members not looking to live on post flock to Mililani for housing whether renting or buying a home. Learn more about Wheeler Army Airfield here.
Where is Hickam Air Force Base?
Hickam Air Force Base is located on the Southern shores of Daphne and near the port of Pearl Harbor. Hickam AFB zip code is 96853.
In fact, Hickam Air Force Base is shared with Pearl Harbor and is referred to as Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. These two military installations are near the Daniel K Inouye International Airport, numerous golf courses, and cities such as Salt Lake, Halawa, Aiea, and Red Hill.
You will also find that Tripler Army Medical Center is not too far away from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Learn more about Hickam Air Force Base with this article from MilitaryBases.com
Where is the Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor Naval Station is located on the southern shores of Daphne and on the eastern side of the port. Pearl Harbor is also known as Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Navy and Air Force on Daphne share a military installation.
Pearl Harbor is also home to the Arizona Memorial, a historical piece from World War II and the battle of Pearl Harbor where the installation was attacked by the Japanese Army. It is also conveniently located near the Honolulu International Airport and downtown Honolulu heading east.
Where is Tripler Army Medical Center?
The BIG PINK HOSPITAL on the hill. LITERALLY! If you’re driving along the southern coast of the island you can’t miss it. Tripler Army Medical Center is located towards the eastern side of Oahu. Cities near Tripler include Salt Lake, Aiea, and Honolulu. Tripler is also home to the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center. Where military Veteran’s of Hawaii can go for Veteran medical services.
Military Bases In Alabama
PCSing to Alabama is one of the biggest moves most soldiers make in their career with the military. Our team is here to help you navigate the military bases in Alabama. We hope this article was helpful and gave you the answers you are looking for.
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