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There are four military bases in Pennsylvania: two Army bases, two Navy bases. The Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marines do not have bases in PA. Learn more about each individually below.
- Carlisle Barracks Army Base in Carlisle, PA
- Tobyhanna Army Depot Base in Tobyhanna, PA
- Letterkenny Army Depot Army Base in Chambersburg, PA
- New Cumberland Army Depot Army Base in Fairview, PA
- JRB Willow Grove Navy Base in Horsham Twp, PA
- NSA Mechanicsburg Navy Base in Mechanicsburg, PA
- Naval Support Activity In Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Release 2024.03.06.1. Browse the list of all of the military bases and installations in Pennsylvania. Find key contact information, including that of the Joint Forces HQ.
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- Army Bases in Pennsylvania
- Navy Bases in Pennsylvania
- Air Force Bases in Pennsylvania
- Marine Corps Bases in Pennsylvania
- Coast Guard Bases in Pennsylvania
Carlisle Barracks
Location:Carlisle, PA In Use:1757-present Overall Mission: The base is proud to hold the second oldest active military base in the Nation. The U.S. Army War College is based here. The base is still a fundamental part of the training structure of the U.S. Army and its Commanders. Units Stationed: 1. U.S. Army War College 2. Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic 3. Logistics Readiness Center 4. U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command 5. U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command Official...
Letterkenny Army Depot
Location: Letterkenny Township, PA In Use: 1942-present Overall Mission: The base started as an ordnance depot and a site for the Nation’s air defense system. Its main purpose now is in the repairing of missile systems for the Department of Defense Like many other Army depots, Letterkenny is considered one of the smallest military bases in Pennsylvania. The facility has over 300 civilian employees but only one Army member in command. Units Stationed: N/A Official Site: https://www.letterkenny...
New Cumberland Army Depot
Location: Harrisburg, PA In Use: 1918-present Overall Mission: The base was originally built because of its strategic location as a storage depot in 1918. They also provide and do repairs on parts, electronics, medical supplies, clothing, and more. They are the single largest distributor for the Department of Defense in the United States. The installation employs around 3,000 civilians and 100 Army personnel. Units Stationed: 1. Administrative Support Center East 2. Eastern Distribution Cente...
Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove
Location: Horsham Township, PA In Use:1928-2011 Overall Mission: The base and airfield were originally constructed as a place to test experimental aircraft. The Department of Defense bought the property and turned it into an Anti-Submarine training facility. The base was closed in 2011 after the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendation. Active duty units relocated their assets elsewhere, and the base was handed over to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Units Stationed: 1...
Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA In Use:1942-present Overall Mission: This base is a major supply depot for the U.S. Navy with over 8 million feet of storage capacity. They also hire thousands of civilian employees and contractors on a yearly basis. The base also offers its support to other branches of the Armed Forces and their allies, however, most of their as a supply depot is done domestically. Units Stationed: 1. Naval Supply Systems Command 2. Weapon Systems Support 3. Business Systems Cente...
Naval Support Activity Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, PA In Use: 1942-present Overall Mission:The mission of NSA Philadelphia is to provide shore infrastructure for Navy activities in the area, including the Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex. It also offers services in the form of support for any Navy members and their families. This base is a big part of the logistics chain of the U.S. Navy and it offers some of this support to other branches of the Armed Forces. One division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp is located on thi...
Air Station Fort Indiantown Gap
Location: Indiantown, PA In Use:1931-present Overall Mission: The base is an active National Guard Training Center and headquarters of the Pennsylvania National Guard. It is also the headquarters for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans. Units Stationed: 1. 148th Air Support Operations Squadron 2. 201st RED HORSE Squadron 3. 203rd Weather Flight 4. 211th Engineering Installation Squadron 5. 271st Combat Communications Squadron 6. 553rd Air Force Band 7. Bollen Air-to-Ground We...
Air Station Middletown
Location: Middletown, PA In Use: 1898-1969 Overall Mission: The base was first used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps in the late 1800s. The base later played a large support installation role for the U.S. Armed Forces, also providing emergency supplies for civilians. Before closing for good, the base was used as an Air Force Graduate school and housing facility. Units Stationed: N/A Official Site: N/A
Air Station State College
Location:State College, PA In Use: 1917-present Overall Mission:Home to the 112th Air Operations Squadron, this Air National Guard facility focuses on operational-level Command and Control. It also assists ground forces and joint service air operations globally. Units Stationed: 1. 112th Air Operations Squadron Official Site: N/A
US Marine Corps Reserves, Harrisburg, PA
Location:Harrisburg, PA Overall Mission:Like most other Marine reserves units, the core mission of Echo Company is to train units and individuals to conduct wartime operations. Units:2nd Battalion, 25th Marines, Echo Company Official Site: https://www.marforres.marines.mil/Units/4th-Marine-Division/25th-Marine-Regiment/2nd-Battalion/Company-E/
US Marine Corps Reserves, Lehigh County, PA
Location:Allentown, PA Overall Mission:Training Marines to conduct wartime operations. Includes weapons qualifications, maneuvering, physical fitness, and more. Official Website: https://www.marforres.marines.mil/Units/4th-Marine-Division/14th-Marine-Regiment/3rd-Battalion/Battery-I-3rd-Bn-14th-Marines/
USCG Sector Delaware Bay
Location: Philadelphia, PA In Use: 2005-present Overall Mission: This integrated operations command center hosts 570 active duty and 195 reserve Coast Guard members. The station oversees several stations, five patrol and tug teams in the bay, as well as two navigation teams. This base does offer lifesaving capabilities to the surrounding area as well as aiding in navigation and providing security and law enforcement in Delaware Bay. It’s also considered one of the smallest military bases in P...
USCG Station Erie
Location: Erie, PA In Use: 1915-present Overall Mission: They offer support and services in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Environmental efforts. The station also offers supply and logistics support for the other members of the 9th District Coast Guard units. It has its own on-base housing and access to all the civilian markets just outside the base walls. Official Site: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Buffa...
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- Pennsylvania Military Bases
With approximately 15,000 members, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG), a reserve component of the United States Army, plays an important role in the nation's defense and supporting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in times of need. The PAARNG is one of the largest of the 54 states and territories Army National Guards.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is the commonwealth's #1 advocate for its more than 700,000 veterans – the 4th largest veteran population in the nation – and you have come to the perfect place to connect with the programs and services you earned through your military service.
