NEWS RELEASE: Senator Moody Secures Major Victories for Florida’s Military Bases Through Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Senator Ashley Moody brought home major victories for Florida's military bases and the servicemembers who call the Sunshine State home through the bipartisan passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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. Sadly, just this week we lost two National Guardsmen and an interpreter far too soon at the hands of an apparent ISIS attack in Syria. My heart breaks for their families' unimaginable loss. It is a stark reminder that we must continue our efforts to secure peace through a robust national defense.

"Florida is proud to be the home of three combatant commands, including SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM and SOCOM, as well as 21 military installations which all play a highly important role in the United States' military strategy. I will always fight for their interests, because a strong military is essential for a strong nation."

Senator Moody fought to secure $851.7 million in funding for Florida's military bases, including:

1. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station - $65.4M

• $15.6M for Engineering Test Facility
• $11.4M for Waste Water Force Main, ICBM Road
• $10.4M for Water Main, ICBM Road
• $28.0M for Phillips Parkway Haul Route

2. Eglin Air Force Base - $219.3M

• $3.3M for 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, Design Add
• $50.0M towards a $91.0M project for Barracks, Incremental Authorization
• $41.0M for Child Development Center with Land Acquisition
• $23.0M for F-35A Squadron Operations Facility
• $52.0M for F-35A Developmental Test Hangar, Bay 1
• $53.0M for F-35A Developmental Test Hangar, Bay 2

3. Homestead Air Reserve Base - $33.0M

• $33.0M for SF Climate Controlled Tactical Warehouse Storage, UFR Fully Authorized

4. Hurlburt Field - $66.0M

• 361st ISR Missions Operations Facility, UFR Fully Authorized

5. MacDill Air Force Base - $74.0M

• $30.0M KC-46A ADAL Maintenance Hangar 2
• $33.0M KC-46A ADAL Maintenance Hangar 3
• $11.0M KC-46A General Purpose Warehouse

6. Marine Corps Support Facility Blout Island - $30.5M

• Power Generation and Electrical Infrastructure Resilience

7. Naval Air Station Key West - $457.0M

• $50M authorized in FY26 towards a $457.0M project, Command and Control Facility (Incremental Authorization)

8. Naval Air Station Pensacola - $164.0M

• Consolidated "A" School Dormitory, UFR Fully Authorized

9. Naval Air Station Whiting Field - $101.5M

• $98.5M for Advanced Helicopter Training System Hangar, Incremental Authorization
• $3.0M for Child Development Center, Design Add

10. Tyndall Air Force Base - $48.0M

• Fire and Crash Rescue Station, UFR Fully Authorized

More than 90,000 active and reserve members of the armed forces reside in the state, along with more than 1.5 million veterans. Senator Moody has long fought for Florida's military members. As Florida Attorney General, Moody oversaw the Military and Veterans Assistance Program to assist servicemembers, veterans and their families who encounter scams or fraud.

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