One team. One voice.
The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance prioritizes our initiatives
Our Top Initiatives
MacDill 2025
Continuing the legacy, evolution and contribution to Defense and Mobility interests
Florida GI Bill
Intended to make Florida the most military- friendly State in the nation
Community Initiatives
Encouraging Private and Public Programs to Build ‘One Team’ across Tampa Bay with an eye toward synergy
Our Mission: To Champion our Defense Community
Our mission is to facilitate resolving the challenges facing our defense community in collaboration with military, community, and industry stakeholders.
Retired Military and families
Identifying opportunities for our Veterans and their families in the Tampa Bay Region
Defense Company Employees
Tampa has been ranked among the best places for veterans and defense jobs
Activities and Important Dates
The TBDA stays actively involved in our eight county area. Supporting our community partners at their events, participating with the Florida Defense Support Task Force at their monthly meetings, holding our weekly planning sessions, monthly Board of Directors meetings and attending defense community trade shows and conferences are just a few of our regular activities.
TBDA Board of Directors Meetings
Find out about our Community Partners’ and the Defense Industry Events taking place in the Tampa Bay region.