Overview
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a major Air Force base and headquarters of Air Force Materiel Command.
History
The base grew from airfields opened in 1917 near where the Wright brothers tested their airplanes, and took its current form in 1948.
Today
The base is one of the largest employers in Ohio, and work there requires security clearances.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.