Georgia
Military-economic footprint of Georgia (GA)
$21.5B DoD spending72,400 direct jobs3% of state economy
21
Total Bases
21
Active Bases
$9.8B
Contract Value
72,400
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
3%
of Georgia's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Georgia's economy.
Bases by Branch
6
U.S. Army
6
Army National Guard
3
U.S. Air Force
2
U.S. Marine Corps
2
U.S. Navy
1
Air Force Reserve
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Camp Frank D Merrill
U.S. Army
Fort Benning
U.S. Army
Fort Eisenhower
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart
U.S. Army
NG VTS Catoosa
Army National Guard
Dobbins ARB
Air Force Reserve
Moody Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Robins AFB
U.S. Air Force
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
U.S. Navy
Veteran Population
680,000
veterans living in Georgia
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress. Georgia has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation.
Top Defense Contractors in Georgia
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Gulfstream (General Dynamics)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4Textron
#5FLIR Systems
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Georgia.