To ensure the Alliance’s sustainability through the quality of its Board, Advisors, and Partners, the TBDA works to institutionalize participation with select positions rather than specific people. We work to maintain continuity of leadership and relationships. As such, we reach across our region to link and coordinate government, public and private institutions and individuals to improve our defense community.

A key strength of the TBDA is a unique group of “Advisors” – volunteering their time and sharing their experience and expertise in addressing plans, issues or initiatives presented to the Alliance. TBDA advisors include members from Community Partner Companies, Community leaders, retired military and naval officers and non-commissioned officers. The advisors regularly attend board meetings and participate in committee activities.

The Alliance coordinates with the following organizations (though not limited to this list):

• 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill AFB
• 927th Air Refueling Wing (Air Force Reserve), MacDill AFB
• Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill AFB
• Navy Operational Support Center, MacDill AFB
• Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
• Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg
• 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (FL Army National Guard), Pinellas Park
• 641st Regional Support Group (US Army Reserve), St. Petersburg
• Air Force ROTC Det 158, University of South Florida
• Naval ROTC, University of South Florida
• NOAA Air Operations Center, Lakeland