Wright-Patterson AFB & Military Resources
Build a life-long career working for the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
With 38,000 employees, including military, civilian and contractors, Wright-Patterson is the largest single site employer in the state of Ohio with an economic impact of more than $16 billion per year. The base covers more than 8,000 acres of land (12.5 square miles) and provides operational support for more than 100 associate units located at Wright-Patterson.
Named for Orville and Wilbur Wright, who tested their aircraft at nearby Huffman Prairie, and Lt. Frank Patterson, an Army test pilot, World War I aviator, and nephew of industrialist John H. Patterson. Wright-Patterson is headquarters to some of the Air Force’s largest missions.
Wright-Patterson is one of the largest, most diverse and organizationally complex Air Force installations in the world. The base is headquarters for a vast, worldwide logistics system, a world-class laboratory research function, and is the foremost acquisition and development center in the U.S. Air Force. Dozens of associate organizations representing a broad spectrum of Air Force and Department of Defense activities call Wright-Patterson home. The base is comparable to a medium-sized city, with services ranging from shopping facilities and childcare centers to housing areas and a large medical center.
Additional Resources
Find out more about Ohio support for military members and veterans.
Wright-Patterson
Learn about the amenities available to federal government civilian employees at Wright-Patterson.
Department of Veterans Serices
Learn about the benefits Ohio offers Veterans.
Ohio Military Friendly Guide
A guide to Ohio’s Programs for Active-Duty Service Members, National Guardsmen, Reservists, Veterans, and their Families
The Dayton Development Coalition’s Hometown Heroes™
The Dayton Development Coalition’s Hometown Heroes™ program honors our community’s servicemen and women affiliated with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Air National Guard base in Springfield. The program began in 2003 and has grown with the generosity of local businesses to support thousands of military families in the region. Servicemen and women and their families receive complimentary tickets to the Dayton Dragons, and performances through Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. They join community leaders for Celebration Nights where they can enjoy a VIP experience at a game or show.