New Military Base Coming, but Hegseth Wants Governors to Compete for Its Location!

Hegseth launches nationwide competition for America’s next military base, inviting governors to pitch their states for thousands of new troops.

Oct 01, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed having states compete to host America’s newest military base, calling on governors and adjutants general to make their best case for bringing 15,000 to 25,000 troops to their state. Hegseth envisions a massive new installation spanning hundreds of thousands of acres with modern air defenses, updated technology and classical architecture, while the selection and construction process will require congressional funding and additional reviews.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed a competition between states to determine the location of America’s newest military base.
States would pitch why they should host 15,000 to 25,000 U.S. troops.
Hegseth called on every governor and adjutant general to submit their best proposal.
The new installation would be a joint military installation within the Homeland.
Hegseth said the base would sit on hundreds of thousands of acres.
The installation is envisioned as a self-sustaining power projection platform.
Plans call for modern air defenses and updated technology.
Hegseth said the base should reflect President Trump’s preferred building style.
He described the vision as a proud fortress of the Republic featuring timeless classical architecture.
Military construction can take five to seven years or more.
The Defense Department and Congress must address construction priorities, funding, legal reviews and environmental reviews.
Hegseth said the process is intended to avoid “backroom Washington deals.”
Hegseth directed the assistant secretary for energy, installations and environment to develop an evaluation plan and timeline within two weeks.