Dayton Region, Ohio - Great American Defense Communities

Community Partners

Federal & Military Partners

Ohio Air National Guard- Springfield, OH- The Air National Guard provides ready units to conduct persistent attack, intelligence, surveillance &…

To attain and maintain operational readiness; provide strategic transport of personnel and equipment; provide aeromedical evacuation; and recruit and train…

The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, provides a comprehensive set…

The 88th Air Base Wing provides a safe, secure and reliable operating environment ensuring mission success for approximately 115-plus mission…

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), with its main campus located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the Department of…

One of six centers under Air Force Materiel Command, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is the single…

Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) manages installation and mission support, discovery and…

The Air Force Research Laboratory leads the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and…

Dayton VA Medical Center- The Dayton VAMC is a state of the art teaching facility that has been serving Veterans…

The Naval Medical Research Unit DAYTON (NAMRU DAYTON) is one of the eight laboratories within the Department of Defense's Navy…

NASIC is the Department of Defense's primary source for foreign air and space threats. NASIC creates integrated, predictive intelligence in…

Their mission is to deliver game-changing intelligence and unmatched technical expertise to empower national leaders, joint force warfighters, and acquisition…

Wright-Patterson Junior Force Council (WPJFC) represents approximately 5,000 junior officers, enlisted, and civilians. The organization works to develop Air Force…

Local Government Partners

Sandra Brasington represents the State of Ohio in Western Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is the cabinet agency that works to provide opportunities and resources for our veteran…

The WPRCOG is a collaboration between Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Springfield Air National Guard Base, the cities of Beavercreek, Dayton,…

Community Organization Partners

Their overarching mission is to advocate for - and educate about - securing a dominant U.S. Air & Space Forces…

The Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA provides an ethical forum for military, government, industry, academic organizations and individuals to collaborate so…

The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc was chartered in 1960 with the purpose of assisting the United States Air Force…

Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're…

Dayton Chamber of Commerce, responsible for providing guidance to the Chamber’s public policy staff on a wide range of local,…

DaytonDefense is a Dayton, Ohio-based, nonprofit industry association. Since 1995, we have promoted regional economic development activity among local defense…

The Dayton Development Coalition is focused solely on growing the 14-county Dayton region—one of the most liveable regions in America.…

DRMA is the voice and advocate for the manufacturing industry in the Dayton Region. It promotes business success through peer-to-peer…

A member service organization for 29 hospitals in the greater Dayton region. Their hospitals are committed to delivering the highest…

Providing Leadership in Local Government

Formed in 1980 through the combined efforts of several local Chambers of Commerce. Recognizing the tremendous economic impact Wright-Patterson Air…

The organization seeks to conserve, interpret, develop, and promote the historic resources of the National Aviation Heritage Area. The Alliance’s…

As the only organization solely dedicated to the general welfare of all federal workers and retirees, NARFE delivers valuable guidance,…

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Wright Brothers Regional Chapter is a 501(c)(3), educational nonprofit dedicated to engaging thoughtful and innovative…

Their mission is to achieve superior national space power by shaping a Space Force that provides credible deterrence in competition,…

SOCHE is the collaborative infrastructure for higher education, helping colleges and universities transform their communities and economies through the education,…

Technology First was founded with one objective: to connect, strengthen, andchampionthe technology community. They are an industry-led, industry-driven trade association dedicated to…

The USO, a leading organization for the US military since 1941, aims to strengthen the well-being of those serving in…

Developed for fostering collaboration and technology innovation among AFRL, industry and academia. Two main elements are the Tec^Edge Innovation and…

The Greater Ohio Valley region has a prominent defense footprint and strong ties to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, creating both…