Figure 3-1. 2015 Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex Economic Benefit
Vigilant Warrior Training Area
The Vigilant Warrior Training Area is a 200‐acre parcel of land located at
Lake Jordan, approximately 20 miles north of Maxwell AFB. The land is
leased by the Air Force from the Alabama Power Company. The training
area supports the Officer Training School and provides temporary housing,
obstacle courses, office spaces, and classrooms for students.
3.2.
Maxwell AFB Economic Benefit
The Maxwell AFB economic region of influence extends outward 50 miles
and stretches across a three‐county and 12‐city area. Maxwell AFB and
Gunter Annex are significant employers in the region with over
12,000 personnel (military, DOD, civilian, and contractors) that work at, or
are stationed on the base. Through the purchase of goods and services and
payment of salaries (payroll), Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex have a
combined economic benefit on the local and regional economy of
approximately $1.2 billion per year. Figure 3‐1 shows the local and regional
economic benefit for the Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex Complex including
employee and student numbers and aircraft operations.
Source: Maxwell Air Force Base Installation Development Plan, July 20, 2015
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Background Report
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