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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Upcoming Events


  • 2026 Dayton Air Show Chalet - 13 June

    • 13 Jun 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Dayton International Airport
    Register


    The Air & Space Forces Force Association, Wright Memorial Chapter, cordially invites you to enjoy the 2026 Dayton Air Show from our near flightline chalets on June 13, 2026.  

    The gates open at 9:00 AM this year and flying activity is scheduled to begin around noon (12:00 PM). The AFA Chalet is open until the Dayton Air Show is completed around 4:30 pm. Gates close at 6:00 pm

    Tickets include preferred parking and transportation to the AFA chalets, air-conditioned chalets with private restrooms, umbrella tables and additional seating  - plus all food and beverage (Private Selection Fresh Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs on Bakery Fresh Buns, Assorted sliced Cheeses, Ketchup, Mayo and Mustard On the side, accompanied by Greek Pasta Salad, Creamy Potato Salad, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad, water, pop, and beer, Assorted Gourmet Cookies Tray). 

    Note:  Per Dayton Air Show policy, not AFA WMCs, each person 6 years-old and over must have a ticket.

    All tickets/parking passes will be emailed to the address you enter in the registration fields below, unless separate arrangements are made otherwise.  


    The website will remain open for online sales through 25 May 2026.  Please contact the Chalet Team with any questions: chalets@afadaytonwright.org.

    For additional Dayton Air Show general information, but NOT to purchase AFA Chalet tickets, please go to: https://daytonairshow.com/home.


       We thank our following sponsors for their support of the Wright Memorial Chapter!


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    • 2026 Dayton Air Show Chalet - 14 June

      • 14 Jun 2026
      • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      • Dayton International Airport
      Register


      The Air & Space Forces Force Association, Wright Memorial Chapter, cordially invites you to enjoy the 2026 Dayton Air Show from our near flightline chalets on June 14, 2026.  

      The gates open at 9:00 AM this year and flying activity is scheduled to begin around noon (12:00 PM). The AFA Chalet is open until the Dayton Air Show is completed around 4:30 pm. Gates close at 6:00 pm

      Tickets include preferred parking and transportation to the AFA chalets, air-conditioned chalets with private restrooms, umbrella tables and additional seating  - plus all food and beverage (Private Selection Fresh Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs on Bakery Fresh Buns, Assorted sliced Cheeses, Ketchup, Mayo and Mustard On the side, accompanied by Greek Pasta Salad, Creamy Potato Salad, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad, water, pop, and beer, Assorted Gourmet Cookies Tray). 

      Note:  Per Dayton Air Show policy, not AFA WMCs, each person 6 years-old and over must have a ticket.

      All tickets/parking passes will be emailed to the address you enter in the registration fields below, unless separate arrangements are made otherwise.  

      The website will remain open for online sales through 25 May 2026.  Please contact the Chalet Team with any questions: chalets@afadaytonwright.org.

      For additional Dayton Air Show general information, but NOT to purchase AFA Chalet tickets, please go to: https://daytonairshow.com/home.


         We thank our following sponsors for their support of the Wright Memorial Chapter!


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