Surrounded on three sides by rising waters and vulnerable to flooding, MacDill Air Force Base faces urgent threats from climate change, notably Hurricane Milton.
Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks emphasized at the 2023 symposium that climate change is a national security issue, affecting military readiness and operational capacities.
With repeated storms disrupting training and damaging facilities, the military must grapple with urgent crises rather than prepare for future threats, as noted by Ms. Hicks.
Capt. Kaitlyn Butler highlighted the main concern of storm surge for MacDill, stressing the critical need to protect personnel and maintain mission capabilities during hurricanes.
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