Formed in 1993 and Volunteer Led
The Bay Defense Alliance (BDA) consists of an all-volunteer, 30-member board. It includes teams from the Air Force, Navy, and US Coast Guard focused on maintaining the stability of missions at Tyndall AFB, Naval Support Activity Panama City, and US Coast Guard Station PC. The Board of Directors features former senior military personnel, defense civilians, community leaders, and economic development partners like:
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The BDA collaborates with the Florida Defense Alliance, which includes Florida’s top community defense support organizations, and uses local support along with defense grant programs from the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) and Florida Commerce.
View the guide here: Advantage Florida Military Guide 2022-23
Image credit: Bay County Chamber of Commerce Website
Daniela "Danie" Oestreich
Assistant Coordinator, Production & Technical Support
As a graduate student at the University of Florida and current Assistant Coordinator of Commodore Productions, Danie often has her nose buried in a book. She is often looking for opportunities to practice her writing by covering student projects, and promoting collegiate collaboration.
