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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
- Ukrainian president calls for preemptive diplomacy at Shangri-La security forum
- Cambodia hits back at Chinese base claims
- US is building ‘exclusive’ club to confront, contain China
- Israel’s defense industry unveils new weapons at Paris defense confab
- Australia calls for greater transparency amid China’s military buildup
- This A-10C Warthog unit wants to bring more ‘brrrrrt’ to Europe
- Austin talks Taiwan independence, Russia’s invasion and AUKUS deal at security summit
- Turkish firms unveil two drones during multinational EFES exercise
- Pakistan boosts defense budget by nearly 6%
- Biden nixes Trump design for Air Force One over cost, delay
- Viewpoint: Don't expect some of these jobs-heavy relocations, expansions to bear fruit — for now
- Japan to continue increasing defense spending over next five years
- Spear unveils submarine-launched Ninox 103 drone
- AT&T demonstrates 5G capability for US Navy ‘smart warehouse’
- Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refund