Military Friendly
Family Friendly
Supporting active duty and civilian military personnel, veterans and their families in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
WFDA Welcomes You to West Florida!
The Western Panhandle of Florida is home to one of the highest concentrations of active duty and civilian military personnel, veterans and military retirees in the nation.
Our region hosts four military installations including NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, Corry Station, Saufley Field, as well as parts of Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. To support these installations and the military-connected families and veterans that reside in the region, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce formally established the West Florida Defense Alliance (WFDA).
WFDA works closely with our local community to identify and execute military-friendly initiatives to enhance the region’s military value and improve the quality of life for our service members, veterans, military retirees and their families. WFDA acts as the liaison between local installations and the community and represents our region’s military interests at the state and federal levels.
Support WFDA
The West Florida Defense Alliance utilizes a bottom-up framework to successfully build relationships between the military and the community.
Grant funding from the state provided the necessary start-up capital to stand up WFDA, but we need your help to meet our strategic goals!
Governors Office & Legislature
- Governor's Meetings With Base Commanders
- Florida Defense Support Task Force
- Florida Defense Alliance
- Defense Grant Programs
Featured Resources & Events
CareerSource Escarosa
CareerSource Escarosa supports the workforce needs of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is one of the largest employers in the West Florida area served by WFDA.
Escambia County Pre-K
Register your children for the Escambia County School District Title I Pre-Kindergarten Program today!