 The Danish army has 3-4 garrisons in the municipality of Varde, specifically Varde, Oksbøl and Nymindegab.Following the "Military/Defense- settlement of 2013" the "Hærens Sergeantskole" moved from Sønderborg to the barracks in Varde, which means that "Hærens Sergeantskole", "Hærens Efterretningscenter" and the "Hærens Kamp- og Ildstøttecenter" are at home in the municipality of Varde.In addition to this the "Hjemmeværnsskolen" is located in Nymindegab.