The hundreds of civilian participants and volunteers of the SWDA live and work in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Utah.

They have diverse backgrounds and interests. But they all share one vision: To sustain a vibrant and supportive environment where the critical defense missions of research, test and training can be conducted far into the future. To help assure this vision, the SWDA engages in education and advocacy.

It is important to all Americans that our ability to test and train in the Southwest Defense Complex endures. Therefore, our education and advocacy efforts focus on these missions. Our goal is to have all elected and appointed officials, all business and community leaders, and all other stakeholders aware, informed and active in supporting our national defense missions.

Funding for SWDA operations comes from state and local contributions and from Individual and Corporate Associates and Industry Sponsors. Learn how you can help ,contribute, and participate .