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Hear from military, community and business leaders on how Wright-Patterson Air Force base has shaped our region’s past and what we can do to leverage its success for the future as we celebrate 75th anniversary of the Air Force this month.
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Most people probably recognize the “Wright” part of the Wright-Patterson Airforce Base. It was named after Orville and Wilbur Wright. But who is the person behind the second half of the base’s name? 🤔

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The Dayton area has a deep history in connection to flight and the Air Force, including the development of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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The world’s largest military aviation museum and one of the best aviation museums in the nation is right in our own backyard. ✈👀

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Don't miss the special edition of the 75th anniversary of the Air Force: https://t.co/Kre6XukPTQ

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Election 2020: With voting started, what questions do you have?

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.@WrightPattAFB and the military as a whole are facing a threat from within that Ohio businesses are all too familiar with — an aging workforce that is rapidly approaching retirement. https://t.co/2Nx7RSxLNA

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.@WrightPattAFB could add another 5,000 jobs over the next five years. https://t.co/MNahMDYEor

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Just in: @WrightPattAFB could add another 5,000 jobs over the next five years. https://t.co/JxtJuzSQ9O

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Prepare for takeoff. 🚁

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Flying cars may seem like a futuristic fantasy, but they’re closer than you might think. @AFResearchLab at @WrightPattAFB is helping to make them a reality. https://t.co/kUnzFf5EAE

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See what the DOD secretary did while at @WrightPattAFB.

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The Secretary of Defense got an update on the $182-million NASIC expansion during his visit to @WrightPattAFB today. https://t.co/hacW5YCDFl

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The Dayton VA is banning smoking on campus following an order from the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington. https://t.co/Vt8SR7k05n

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Navy’s Blue Angels to perform at 2020 Dayton Air Show. https://t.co/sWpoVMypqT

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Check this news out. 👇👇👇

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The original Wright Company airplane factory in Dayton was just named a new National Park site. https://t.co/hiN0o4vaU4

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#UPDATE: Suspicious package received at @WrightPattAFB mailroom. Investigation underway: https://t.co/ZtmgMa6udz

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More details on this expected later today.

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President @realDonaldTrump's administration may take money from Ohio military projects, including some at Wright-Patt, to fund a southern border wall. https://t.co/YaAlSiiQ9L

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Drones had around 117 close calls with aircraft in Ohio within the last 5 years, including multiple incidents at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. https://t.co/WHWNtYG2xA

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Want to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery? It could take nearly a year, but there is virtually no wait at Dayton National Cemetery. https://t.co/l8bCBCQkRT

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Wright-Patt's thrift shop will reopen Friday following summer break. https://t.co/jQx43rSieQ

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Construction firm wins $7.3-million project for @WrightPattAFB work. Story by @ThomasGnau. https://t.co/tmP8F4bF1Q