WRIGHT MEMORIAL CHAPTER OVERVIEW

ADVOCATE PROGRAMS

The Wright Memorial Chapter is an advocate with the local community on issues that mutually affect both the local business and community environments and WPAFB.
AFA is an advocate with our Congressional delegations, taking the message of important issues directly to our elected representatives.
Our Community Partners program and our relationship with the Dayton and Miami Valley leadership community enhances our mission. Periodic meetings with senior AF and AFA officials provide military insight and networking opportunities to community leaders. Hosts luncheons, dinners and social activities to acquaint WPAFB personnel and community members with timely AF topics.
WMC leadership is actively involved with the Dayton Development Coalition
An Executive Council Member from the Wright Memorial Chapter serves on the National Aviation Hall of Fame Executive Board.

AFA MEETINGS

AFA conducts meetings to:

EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure US national security.
ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education.
SUPPORT the Total Air Force Family and promote aerospace education

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING INFORMATION

The AFA Wright Memorial Chapter’s mission is to support the Wright Patterson AFB community.

For membership information, please contact our VP of Membership at membership@afadaytonwright.com.

For meeting and luncheon information, please contact our Chapter Secretary at secretary@afadaytonwright.com, or the Chapter President at president@afadaytonwright.com .

The AFA Wright Memorial Chapter srives to meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 AM at the Pentagon Tower, 3500 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek. However, the date may change based on speaker's availability and schedule.

Your AFA Wright Memorial Chapter 212 in Action

Regional and Chapter leaders offering donuts to veterans for the National Salute to Veterans at the Dayton VA.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt Governor Jon Husted presenting the Chapter’s Ambassador Award to Jeff Hoagland, President and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) (Note…then U.S. Senator Mike DeWine was a previous recipient of this award)

Past and Current AFA Chapter Presidents presenting the Chapter’s Ambassador Award to Jeff Hoagland, President and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC)

2021 Teacher of the Year Presentation at a Chapter Luncheon

AFA Chapter Leaders running a 100th Birthday Bingo Party at the VA with ‘Heater, the Dayton Dragon's Mascot

SrA Sabrina Matos Receiving Her AFA #212 'Enlisted' Award from Congressman Mike Turner and AFA President David Babcock

Maj Gen (Ret) Everett Odgers Receiving His AFA #212 'Heritage' Award from Congressman Mike Turner and AFA President David Babcock

Jeff Hoagland Receiving His AFA #212 'Ambassador' Award from Congressman Mike Turner and AFA President David Babcock

AFA # 212 Chapter Award Winners - 2021 (Legacy Award Presented Later to Marc Masquelier)

Tecumseh AFA National Award Presentation to Cadet Jenny Larsen 5 May 2022

Presentation of AFA Award to Cadet/2 Lt Brandon Hicks

Bellbrook HS JROTC AFA Award Cadet 2d Lt Carmen Roland

Little Miami HS JROTC AFA Award Cadet Daniel Lopes

Wright Memorial Chapter 212, Air Force Association proudly serves Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the Air Force Community and the greater Dayton area. The Chapter’s active program supports Air Force members of all ranks and grades, addresses Air Force issues in advancing aerospace technology and professional and personnel issues, and reaches out to the Dayton and Miami Valley community.

The AFA Wright Memorial Chapter 212’s support across all major events, aerospace education programs, community support and other initiatives exceeds $200,000 per year!

The Wright Memorial Chapter's programs cover a number of important areas including Aerospace Education and Scholarships, Community Support Programs, Advocate Programs, and others.