Military installations in South Dakota 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 families relocating to South Dakota 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.
Military families in South Dakota 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.