Welcome to the Air & Space Forces Association Wright Memorial Chapter (212)!

AFA’S MISSION:

Advocate, Educate, Support

Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support our Airman, Guardians, and their families; and to remember and respect our enduring heritage.

Upcoming Events


    • 11 Feb 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Pentagon Towers, 3500 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431
    • 80
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    The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Wright Memorial Chapter (WMC) is honored to welcome Dr. Michael R. Gregg as our distinguished guest speaker at the upcoming luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. 






    Dr. Michael R. Gregg is Director of the Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. In this capacity, he leads the Air Force science and technology programs in hypersonic and high-speed systems, autonomy, power and control systems, space access rocket propulsion, in-space propulsion, turbine engines and vehicles for advanced, next-generation space, missile and aircraft applications.  Dr. Gregg retired from the Air Force in 2013 in the rank of Colonel after 24 years of active duty. He was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in 2019.


    View his full United States Air Force Bio here.


    Luncheon Details 

    Date: 11 February 2026
    Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    Place: 
     Pentagon Towers, 3500 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431

    Attire: Business Casual or Military UoD (OCPs are perfectly acceptable)

    Agenda:

    1115 to 1135 – Luncheon Check-In & Networking

    1135 – Welcome

    1200 – Dr. Gregg's Brief

    1300 – Lunch Conclusion

    RSVP Required: 7 days prior to the luncheon.  Pre-registration is required.

    Cancellation Policy: Reservations will be billed unless cancelled 7 days prior to the luncheon. 

Our Mission


Advocate

The Wright Memorial Chapter achieves its mission to Advocate by holding professional networking luncheons in the Dayton area. The chapter is also a key partner in holding the annual Wright-Patterson Air Force Ball. By hosting chalets at the annual Dayton Air Show local government and community partners are brought together for a leisurely networking event.

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Educate

The Wright Memorial Chapter pursues its mission to Educate by providing scholarships to local cadets and active Airmen as well as offering grants to local schools and teachers, fostering hands-on learning to inspire innovation and workforce readiness among students in the Dayton area. WMC also hosts local divisions of the AFA Air Masters, CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers Programs.

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Support

The Wright Memorial Chapter Supports the Dayton Area through providing multiple awards to the defense community and distributing annual assistance to CAP, JROTC, and ROTC cadets across southwest Ohio. Additionally, the chapter's volunteer-driven initiatives extend support to local veterans by partnering with the Dayton VA Medical Center and Wright State's Veterans Center.

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Wright Memorial Chapter would like to thank these great community partners for being annual donors.

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