Mississippi

Military-economic footprint of Mississippi (MS)

$8.4B DoD spending22,300 direct jobs6.4% of state economy
15
Total Bases
15
Active Bases
$5.8B
Contract Value
22,300
Direct Jobs

Defense Spending as % of State Economy

6.4%
of Mississippi's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity

Mississippi is heavily dependent on defense spending, making it one of the most militarized state economies in the country.

Bases by Branch

6
U.S. Navy
3
U.S. Air Force
3
Army National Guard
2
Air National Guard
1
U.S. Army Reserve

Major Installations

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