Arizona is home to seven different military bases, but the Navy and Coast Guard have not established any bases in AZ for obvious reason of the lack of coasts. All of the bases in Arizona are quite large, around five to six thousand military personnel each. To learn more about the individual bases click their name.
Arizona Military Bases
Air Force Bases
Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ
Luke AFB is an Air Force operated base close to Phoenix and Glendale. It is one of the largest bases in the world and the only one out there that can successfully train F-16 Falcon pilots. It has more than 200 units available for training and potential missions. In other words, it is a very […]
Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ
Davis-Monthan AFB Arizona is one of the most active military bases in the United States. It is operated by the Air Force and located within the city limits of Tucson. The objective of this base is simple – it constantly trains professional pilots and prepares them for the eventuality of a potential war. The same […]
Barry M Goldwater Range Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ
The Barry M. Goldwater Range is a live fire aircraft range near the US Mexican border. The range is used for live fire and bombing exercises by United States Air Force and Marine Corps pilots. AVBB Harrier’s, F16, F18 and the world famous A10 Warthog jets are all frequent visitors to the Goldwater Range. The […]
Army Bases
Fort Huachuca Army Base in Cochise, AZ
Fort Huachuca is a Untied States Army Installation in Cochise County Arizona. The base lies approximately 15 miles north of the Mexican border and is within the city of Sierra Vista. Home of the Army Intelligence Center and the Network Enterprise Technology Command, Fort Huachuca is a hub of United States Army communications technology and […]
Yuma Proving Ground Army Base in Yuma County, AZ
Yuma Proving Ground covers almost 3400 square km and spreads over two counties – Yuma and La Paz. It is located in the southern side of Arizona and represents one of the widest military bases in the world. It is so wide to give the US Army the chance to test some of the most […]
Camp Navajo Army Base in Flagstaff, AZ
Camp Navajo is an expansive United States Army training facility and ammunition storage depot located near Belmont and Flagstaff Arizona. Primarily used by the Arizona Army National Guard, the facility spans over 44 square miles, making the largest military installation in the state. It has expanded to this size over the last seven decades to […]
Marine Bases
MCAS Yuma Marine Corps Base in Yuma, AZ
MCAS Yuma, Arizona is located 3 km from Yuma and spreads over 3000 acres. The military base is close to the Yuma international airport, wherewith it shares some facilities. Most of the base area is plain desert wilderness. It supports multiple units and squadrons, making it one of the military bases with the highest importance […]
