Major Construction Projects Move Forward at Florida Bases With Passage of NDAA

Nearly $1B in Funding Announced by Florida Senator Moody for Florida Military Bases, to Include Significant Construction Projects

Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters deputy chief of Military International Operations, receives an update on the Zone 1 construction of Tyndall Air Force Base from Matt Wittrock, Senior Resident Engineer for Zone 1, during his tour at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Gibbs said he was pleased with the progress of the rebuild and the partnership between USACE and the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Army photo by Chuck Walker) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

From the Press Release:

The NDAA includes the authorization of over $851 million for Florida’s installations, as well as funding for expanded shipbuilding to narrow the gap between the U.S. and China, prioritizes construction of the Golden Dome missile defense, securing the Southern Border, improving servicemember quality of life, building upon a successful year of military recruitment efforts, and supporting the delivery of next-generation aircraft. In addition, Senator Moody secured programming and research efforts for the Space Coast and Special Operations Command Headquartered in Tampa.

Senator Ashley Moody said, “The passage of this year’s NDAA is a victory for the strengthening of our national security and Florida’s military bases. It is vital for the protection of our great nation that our military has the resources needed to deter evil and stay mission ready.

Click here read the full Press Release, and see a list of programs funded for each Florida military base.