From 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard
The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, will host the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Deborah Lee James, for a visit at the base June 6. The visit will provide Secretary James with a behind-the-scenes look at the wing, its Airmen, missions and capabilities.
Throughout the day, Secretary James will meet with members of Ohio’s congressional delegation, Ohio National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, 180FW senior leaders and local community leaders. The group will learn about the wing’s missions, tour key facilities and discuss the wing’s current and potential future missions such as the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, as well as potential joint-basing opportunities and community initiatives.
U.S. Rep. Robert Latta – Ohio’s 5th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur – Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, Sen. Sherrod Brown – Ohio’s 61st District, Sen. Rob Portman – Ohio’s 2nd District, Rep. Rob McColley – Ohio’s 81st District, Rep. Cliff Rosenberger – Ohio Speaker of the House, Rep. Teresa Fedor – Ohio’s 45th District will all be in attendance.
Secretary James will also spend time with 180FW Airmen during a luncheon and Town Hall discussion, where the secretary will address questions from Airmen.
