Global War On Terrorism

Historical marker location:

5629 State Route 16 West, Starke, Florida

( Memorial can be reached from Tallahassee Street, 0.1 miles north of Avenue B, on the right when traveling north.)

Florida Army National Guard. Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park.

During World War II, the United States established many military bases in Florida, including the famous MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa. These bases played a crucial role in the war effort and helped to establish Florida as a major military state.