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The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance presents news, perspectives and topics of interest concerning the defense and military communities in the Tampa Bay region. While our focus is on the eight county region surrounding Tampa Bay, we maintain an awareness of and will continue to report on national and global stories that have an impact on our area.
Tampa Bay Defense Alliance Presents Tampa Bay Trophy to Kevin Twohig from Fairchild Air Force Base
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 5, 2021 - Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Donna Huneycutt and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, USAF (Ret) presented the 2021 Tampa Bay Trophy to Mr Kevin…
Tampa Bay Defense Alliance Presents Tampa Bay Trophy to Kevin Twohig from Fairchild Air Force Base
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Donna Huneycutt and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman General Duncan J. McNabb, USAF (Ret.) announced today Mr.…
Prestigious Military Trophy Begins Tour at Port Tampa Bay
From left to right: Col. Donald J. Barnes (USAFR), Mag. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin, Jr. (USAFR), Paul Anderson, President/CEO Port Tampa Bay, Donna Segal Huneycutt, President and COO at WWC…
Tampa Bay Defense Alliance Presents Tampa Bay Trophy to Sandy Person from Travis Air Force Base
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2020) –Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Tim Jones and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, USAF (Ret) announced today Ms. Sandy Person from Travis AFB, CA as the winner of the 2020 Tampa Bay Trophy.
Marco Rubio and Rick Scott want 10-year ban on drilling off Florida coast in Senate energy bill
Florida’s two U.S. senators are pushing their colleagues this week to ban companies from drilling for oil in the east Gulf of Mexico for another decade, a moratorium that would…
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Housing Loan Program for Military and Veterans
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Pensacola, Fla. (February 19, 2020) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the unveiling of the “Salute Our Soldiers” Military Loan Program (SOS) that will be offered to…
Tampa Bay Defense Alliance presents trophy to Pat Gallagher
Tampa Bay Defense Alliance presents trophy to Pat Gallagher Honored for outstanding service to the Airmen and families of McConnell Air Force Base TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2019) – The…
Florida’s Military and Defense Industry Provides $95 Billion Economic Impact
Joint study concludes industries grew by $10 billion and added more than 100,000 jobs since 2017 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the results of the 2020 Florida Military…
In Other News
- NATO touts country pairings as key to defending the eastern flank
- U.S. Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile
- Denver downtown expert: As Tampa grows, here are three priorities it must address
- Coast Guard selects Austal to build Offshore Patrol Cutters over incumbent Eastern Shipbuilding
- European arms demand grows as Russia fallout deepens
- Johnson vows defense budget hike by 2030, but critics want it sooner
- Booz Allen acquisition of defense firm EverWatch would harm NSA, US says
- Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels
- NATO forging cyber response force amid growing Russian, Chinese threats
- Slovakia picks CV90 in infantry fighting vehicle tender
- Marine Corps unveils information guidance as US rivals spew propaganda
- US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
- Space Force mulls new acquisition approach for next phase of medium, heavy launches
- US Army unveils contract to build new light tank for infantry forces
- National Guardsmen may soon use personal electronics in deployments