Military installations in Idaho are important economic and community anchors, employing thousands of military and civilian personnel and contributing significantly to the state's economy through payroll, contracts, and support services for military families.
Military Base locations are available in 2 cities across Idaho. They are spread across 2 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Mountain Home, Boise, which are home to major military installations that form the backbone of the defense presence in the state.
Military families relocating to Idaho should contact the gaining installation's Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) office well before their PCS move date to arrange on-post housing, school liaison services, and employment assistance for military spouses.
Gowen Field Air National Guard Base
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Military families in Idaho can access installation services and community resources through Military OneSource at militaryonesource.mil, which provides comprehensive information about each installation including school listings, childcare, and spouse employment programs available on and near the base.
Browse Military Base by county across Idaho to find the nearest location.