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46 20 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Economic Trends Industry: Military and Federal Government The federal government presence in southeastern Georgia is a substantial and steadying component of the regional economy. In additional to the notable military presence in the region, additional federal government agencies are present including the U.S. District Court, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Census Bureau, and Internal Revenue Service. Ft. Stewart, located in the Hinesville MSA immediately south of the Savannah metro region, and Hunter Army Airfield (AAF) in the City of Savannah generate substantial economic activity in the Savannah CSA. Ft. Stewart and Hunter AAF have an annual financial impact of $6 billion. Ft. Stewart is the largest military installation east of the Mississippi River and covers nearly 288,000 acres with another 6,000 acres at Hunter Army Airfield. Additionally, about 12,840 military retirees live in the region. In 2023, total military employment in the Savannah and Hinesville MSAs was approximately 22,600 while federal civilian employment was 6,588. Military and Federal Government Employment in Savannah and Hinesville MSAs Military Personnel Federal Civilian Workers Employment Compensation (Billions) Compensation per Employee Employment Compensation (Millions) Compensation per Employee 2023 NA $2.3 NA 6,588 $719 $109,138 2022 22,611 $2.2 $97,000 6,579 $666 $101,300 2021 22,552 $2.1 $94,700 6,645 $660 $99,400 2020 21,962 $2.0 $90,400 6,804 $643 $94,500 2019 21,695 $1.9 $87,000 6,719 $632 $94,100 Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Tables CAINC6N and Georgia Department of Labor, Industry Mix Tables . Note. Compensation includes wages and salaries as well as benefits. The Savannah Air National Guard Base is at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Based there are the 165th Airlift Wing, and the Air Dominance Center. The 165 th 's mission focus is Air Mobility - flying the C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft - delivering global air transportation of equipment and supplies during times of war and natural disasters. The Air Dominance Center (ADC), a Combat Readiness Training Center, plays host to units from across the country benefiting from the tremendous airspace and facilities supporting the world's most technologically advanced fighter aircraft. After a 19-year hiatus, the ADC hosted William Tell, the world's largest fighter competition in Sep 2023 and will host the event again in Sep 2025. Notably, funding for a $26 million dining facility is being worked to support the Airmen who train annually at the ADC. The direct expenditures of both units are $119 million, 80% of which is compensation and allowances to military and civilian personnel. In 2022, the total economic impact was $203 million. Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing FY 2022 Military/Civilian Pay and Allowances $84,902,944 Goods and Services $21,889,191 Military Construction $12,911,398 Direct Expenditures $119,703,533 Economic Impact Multiplier 1.7 Total Economic Impact $203,496,006 Source: Georgia Air National Guard, 12/24.