On November 7, 2024, the Dayton Business Journal (DBJ) formally recognized the Air & Space Forces Association, Wright Memorial Chapter (AFA WMC) Selected as a “Business of the Year” Honoree in the Non-Profit Organization category.

The Air & Space Forces, Wright Memorial Chapter is comprised of an amazing all-volunteer staff succeeding in delivering Herculean accomplishments in support of WPAFB and the Springfield Air National Guard Base, their workforce and families, as well as veterans. They are truly unsung heroes donating thousands of hours in support of the Dayton military community.

Key factors resonating with DBJ included how AFA WMC exceeded expectations of management and the Dayton community by developing robust partnerships, providing significant financial support, and dedicating volunteer time to various initiatives. Their efforts included military, veteran, military family, community and aerospace education support Community Support , civilian community support.

Because Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the heart of Dayton, and Dayton is the soul of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the vitality of base and the city is undeniably intertwined. One cannot thrive without the other. Their mutual success is essential to our nation's aerospace leadership – and the Air & Space Forces Association, Wright Memorial Chapter is very proud to a key link between the two.

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