Military & Federal

Our Nation’s Military & Space Installations Find Success In Ohio

The critical work being done by the military and the defense industry in Ohio is vital to the protection of our nation and the evolution of space exploration. JobsOhio places a special focus on the Military & Federal sector to fully advance this work and support the success and growth of military and federal installations and our industry partners.

From Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio is the proud home of federal and military installations across the state that contribute nearly $40 billion to the overall economy.

Ohio is invested in this area to help us achieve our goal of being the number one state for military and federal missions, their workforce, families, and industry partners.

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Military & Federal Installations Across Ohio

Ohio: One Of The Largest Military Populations

We have a great relationship with JobsOhio. I don’t think we could be nearly as successful in recruiting people to Ohio, getting veterans into the right jobs, our military members into the right jobs, and help an industry without the JobsOhio platform.

- Major General Deborah Ashenhurst -

Director of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, US Army ret.

Ohio Military Facts

The economic impact of our dedicated military and federal community is vast, and Ohio will continue to invest to ensure we remain the #1 state for military and federal missions.

Department of Defense Air Force civilian employees

Department of Defense 4th Estate civilian employees

62,000

Defense personnel earning $3.3 Billion in payroll

Top 10

States with largest veteran population

Federal & Military Access in Ohio

Ohio’s vast array of federal and military installations supports over 380,000 jobs and delivers nearly $40 billion in gross regional product. Surrounding those installations is an industrial base that represents $69 billion in total economic activity, accounting for nearly 6% of the state’s economy.

Ohio is a military and federal employee-friendly state – welcoming personnel and families to be stationed in Ohio.
JobsOhio and its partners reinforce the importance of military and federal installations in Ohio, leveraging existing programs for the benefit of the military.
Find Your Ohio – JobsOhio connects transitioning military members, veterans, and their families with employers throughout the state. Click here to learn more.

Ohio’s Military & Federal Installations

Ohio supports the growth and success of several U.S. Department of Defense installations that perform mission-critical work to keep our country safe and push the boundaries of space exploration.

The Path to Space Runs Through Ohio

Ohio’s rich legacy and expanding influence in space exploration create unrivaled opportunities for companies that serve the aerospace industry. Check out the recent coverage in the Dayton Daily News about how the work being done by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is making the next American mission to the moon possible.

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