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How MacDill AFB Impacts Tampa’s Growth
In episode 107 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett talks with Mercedes Gonzales, a senior leader from MacDill Air Force Base, about the military’s role in Tampa and the challenges service members face. They cover how rising home prices affect military families, the struggle to find affordable housing, and efforts to improve infrastructure, including a proposed ferry system.
They also talk about special operations and how the military is adapting to global threats. You’ll hear about the importance of military partnerships, how service members transition into civilian life, and why so many veterans choose to stay in Tampa. This episode gives you a clear look at how the military fits into Tampa’s growth and the challenges ahead.
0:00:00 - Introduction to the guest
0:03:15 - Tampa’s post-pandemic growth
0:08:40 - Rising home prices & military housing
0:15:22 - MacDill AFB’s impact on Tampa
0:21:10 - The commuting challenges for service members
0:30:45 - Special operations & future threats
0:40:30 - Military partnerships worldwide
0:48:20 - Infrastructure improvements & traffic solutions
0:55:10 - Why veterans stay in Tampa
1:05:00 - Closing thoughts & final message
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By Garrett Greco
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In episode 107 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett talks with Mercedes Gonzales, a senior leader from MacDill Air Force Base, about the military’s role in Tampa and the challenges service members face. They cover how rising home prices affect military families, the struggle to find affordable housing, and efforts to improve infrastructure, including a proposed ferry system.
They also talk about special operations and how the military is adapting to global threats. You’ll hear about the importance of military partnerships, how service members transition into civilian life, and why so many veterans choose to stay in Tampa. This episode gives you a clear look at how the military fits into Tampa’s growth and the challenges ahead.
0:00:00 - Introduction to the guest
0:03:15 - Tampa’s post-pandemic growth
0:08:40 - Rising home prices & military housing
0:15:22 - MacDill AFB’s impact on Tampa
0:21:10 - The commuting challenges for service members
0:30:45 - Special operations & future threats
0:40:30 - Military partnerships worldwide
0:48:20 - Infrastructure improvements & traffic solutions
0:55:10 - Why veterans stay in Tampa
1:05:00 - Closing thoughts & final message
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