WRIGHT PATTERSON

Located in Dayton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) is one of the most diverse, largest, and organizationally complex bases in the Air Force. Not only is WPAFB the largest single-site employer in the entire state of Ohio, but it is also a center of innovation for the Air Force. It was selected as the “preferred location” for the F-35 Lightning II Hybrid Product Support Intergrator organization, which supports the entire F-35 enterprise. This would bring a minimum of 400 new jobs to the base. The potential impact to the region cannot only be measured in jobs alone, neighboring communities would benefit through the result of more growth for contractors and businesses. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employs 27,500 military, civilian, and contract employees and has an annual economic impact of $4.3 billion.

“Wright Patterson AFB is the crown jewel of the state of Ohio, and our department will continue to do everything we can to accelerate the growth of the WPAFB and attract more jobs to the region.”

Eric Henry, Greene County’s Economic Development Coordinator