Air Vehicles DirectorateWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

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Air Vehicles DirectorateVisitor’s Guide

Welcome

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Welcome to Air Force Research Laboratory’s Air Vehicles Directorate

The Air Vehicles Directorate has a rich heritage that dates back to 1917, when the Engineering Department was organized under the direction of the Army Signal Corps

to apply and advance the research of the Wright brothers. Over the years, the names and organizations have changed. The Directorate is now part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, and employs scientists and engineers with the expertise and vision to lead the way in aerospace vehicle technology breakthroughs.

The business strategy for Air Vehicles Directorate is guided by its mission to provide affordable, revo-lutionary capabilities to the warfi ghter that address all future threats. The emphasis is on technology investments that support cost-effective, survivable aerospace platforms capable of accurate, quick delivery of a variety of future weapons or cargo anywhere in the world. To achieve this vision, the Directorate focuses on four core competencies: aeronautical sciences, control sciences, structures,

and integration. The business process for Air Vehicles utilizes an integrating concept approach that focuses our resources and technologies to provide future capabilities in the areas of sustainment, unmanned air vehicles, space access and future strike.

Our interaction with other organizations and agencies, both inside and outside the Department of Defense, is vital to our continued success. In that spirit, we produced this brochure to help you with your travel plans. We appreciate your visit and hope that this brochure will make your entire stay more productive and enjoyable.

Please feel free to visit our website at www.va.afrl.af.mil, or contact ourMarketing Offi ce at va.marketing@va.afrl.af.mil, or to call us at 937-255-2074.

“If it fl ies, Air Vehicles has a fi ngerprint on it”

AIR VEHICLES ORGANIZATION

The Air Vehicles Directorate is our nation’s lead organization for Air Force air platform technology. The Directorate researches, develops and applies the latest technology for use in military aerospace vehicles. This is accomplished by three product divisions: Aeronautical Sciences, Control Sciences, and Structures. The full spectrum of research, exploratory develop-ment, advanced development, and systems support is performed through carefully selected in-house and contracted efforts and wide-ranging cooperative programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.va.afrl.af.mil.

Aeronautical Sciences

Division

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Aerodynamic

Configuration

Branch (VAAA)

Computational

Sciences

Branch (VAAC)

Aerospace

Vehicle

Integration &

Demonstration

Branch (VAAI)

Control Theory

Optimization

Branch (VACA)

Control Systems

Dev & Apps

Branch (VACC)

Control

Simulation &

Assessment

Branch (VACD)

Structural

Design &

Development

Branch (VASD)

Analytical

Structural

Mechanics

Branch (VASM)

Structural

Dynamics

Branch (VASS)

Combined

Environment

Verification

Branch (VASV)

Operations

Integration

Branch (VAOO)

Programming

Integration

Branch (VAOP)

Technology

Integration

Branch (VAOT)

Control Sciences

Division

(VAC)

Structures

Division

(VAS)

Integration & Operations

Division

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Air Vehicles Directorate

(VA)

Contracting

(VAK)

Financial Management

(VAF)

Corporate Info. Office

(CIO)

Corporate Dev. Office

(CDO)

Wright B Flyer circa 1903

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Visiting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area BPersonnel visiting the Air Vehicles Directorate between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. should

enter through Gate 1B on Springfi eld Pike and stop at the Visitor Reception Center, Building 58 (telephone 937-255-3238), to obtain personal and vehicle passes. Vehicle registration papers must be presented. After registering, display the vehicle pass in the lower left corner of your car’s windshield. This will allow you to enter and exit the base through any open gate for the remainder of that day. If you plan to arrive after 5 p.m. on a weekend or holiday, please contact the person or organization you are visiting prior to your arrival for entry instructions.

Wright-Patterson AFB Gate Information (Areas A, B and C are designated after the gate number)Gate 9A Near USAF Medical Center, St. Rt. 444, open 24 hours dailyGate 12A Near Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters, St. Rt. 444, open 24 hours dailyGate 15A St. Rt. 444 at I-675 junction, open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 1B Springfi eld Pike, open 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. SaturdayGate 16B Kauffman Road, open 6 a.m.- 8 a.m. Monday through FridayGate 19B National Road, open 6 a.m.- 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 22B Colonel Glenn Highway at I-675 junction, open 24 hours Monday through FridayGate 1C St. Rt. 444 and Dayton Drive in Fairborn, open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 8C St. Rt. 444 and Schuster Road, open various hoursGate 26C St. Rt. 235, open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 38C St. Rt. 444, open 24 hours dailyGate 39C St. Rt. 444, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday

For information on other entrances to Wright-Patterson dormitories, temporary lodging facilities, main exchange and commissary, ask for directions at one of the listed gates.

Airport Limo ServicesA commercial airport limo service is available between the Dayton International Airport and Wright-

Patterson AFB. Trips begin from the airport at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Their hours are 6 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The cost is $25 one-way, and $47 round-trip. For additional information, call 937-898-4043.On-Base Lodging

On-base lodging is available for visiting government personnel. Hope Hotel: A 260-room all-ranks contract hotel located adjacent to Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters just inside Gate 12A. Reservations for offi cial duty personnel may be made by calling 937-257-3810 or DSN 787-3810. Non-duty personnel should call 937-257-1285 or DSN 787-1285.Visiting Offi cers’ and Airmen’s QuartersBuilding 825 in Area A, provides hotel-type facilities and services. For reservations call 937-257-3810 or DSN 787-3810.

MAILING ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Air Vehicles DirectorateDirector’s Offi ce

AFRL/VA 2130 Eighth Street

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542Telephone: 937-255-3900

DSN: 785-3900Fax: 937-255-3438

Aeronautical Sciences DivisionAFRL/VAA

2130 Eighth StreetWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-6156DSN: 785-6156

Fax: 937-656-4210

Control Sciences DivisionAFRL/VAC

2130 Eighth Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-3311DSN: 785-3311

Fax: 937-255-1633

Integration and Operations DivisionAFRL/VAO

2130 Eighth StreetWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-0437DSN: 785-0437

Fax: 937-656-9022

Structures DivisionAFRL/VAS

2130 Eighth Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-3031 DSN: 785-3031

Fax: 937-255-3740

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To Wright-Patterson AFB,Area B, Gate 1B

From CincinnatiI-75N to I-675E, exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy).Turn right on Col. Glenn Hwy.Turn right on Harshman Rd.Turn right on Springfi eld Pk.Pass the Air Force Museum.Turn right at Gate 1B.Stay in left lane to Visitor’s Recep-tion Center, Building 58.

From ColumbusI-70W to I-675S, exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy.)Turn right on Col. Glenn Hwy.Turn right on Harshman Rd.Turn right on Springfi eld Pk.Pass the Air Force Museum.Turn right at Gate 1B.Stay in left lane to Visitor’sReception Center, Building 58.

From Dayton InternationalAirportI-70E to I-75S. Exit on Webster St./Route 4.Contine on Route 4.Exit on Harshman Rd. to the right.Exit on Springfi eld Pk.Proceed under the overpass. One mile on the right is Gate 1B. Once you enter the base, stay in the left lane to the visitor’s center.

To Hotels nearWright-Patterson AFB, Area B

From CincinnatiI-75N to I-675E, exit 17.Turn left onto N. Fairfi eld Rd.

From Columbus I-70W to I-675S, exit 17.Turn right on N. Fairfi eld Rd.

From Dayton InternationalAirportI-70E to I-675S.Exit 17 to N. Fairfi eld Rd. Turn right to area hotels.

It is approximately 20 to 25 miles from the Dayton airport to Area B and nearby hotels, a 20 to 30 minute drive.

All maps in this booklet are coordinated to this grid.

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From Gate 1BStay in left lane through the gate.Continue up the hill and turn right at K Street.Continue to the stop sign and turn left onEighth Street.Use the parking lot across Eighth Street fromBuilding 45.Enter on L Street.

From Gate 19BTurn left on Skyline Drive.Turn right on Eighth Street.Building 45 is the third building on the left.Use the parking lot across Eighth Street fromBuilding 45.Enter on L Street.

From Gate 22BStay in right lane through the gate.Bear right onto Loop Road just inside the gate.Turn left on Tenth Street.Turn right on M Street and left on Eighth Street.Building 45 is on the left.Use the parking lot across Eighth Street fromBuilding 45.Enter on L Street.

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Interstate 70ESuper 8 Motel Huber Heights8110 Old Troy Pk., Huber Heights937-237-1888, Fax 937-237-2033

Interstate 70WCross Country Inn Englewood9325 N. Main St., Englewood 937-836-8339, Fax 937-836-1772Dayton Airport InnDayton International Airport, Vandalia937-898-1000, 800-543-7577Fax 937-898-3761Dollar Inn15 Rockridge Rd., Englewood937-832-3350Hampton Inn Dayton Northwest20 Rockridge Rd., Englewood937-832-2222, Fax 937-832-3859Holiday Inn EnglewoodI-70 at St. Rt. 48, Englewood937-832-1234, Fax 937-832-3548Motel 6 Englewood1212 S. Main, Englewood937-832-3770, Fax 937-832-0128

Interstate 75NCross Country Inn Vandalia550 E. National Rd., Vandalia937-898-7636, Fax 937-898-0630

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AREA HOTELS DIRECTIONS

Fairfi eld Inn By Marriott6960 Miller Ln., Dayton937-898-1120, Fax 937-898-1120Holiday Inn Dayton North230 37-278-0146Howard Johnson7575 Poe Ave., Dayton937-454-0550Residence Inn North by Marriott7070 Poe Ave., Dayton937-898-7764, Fax 937-890-5891

Near WPAFB Area BBest Inn 5551 Springfi eld Pk., Dayton937-258-2233 Days Inn Wright-Patterson1891 Harshman Rd., Dayton937-236-8083, Fax 937-236-8083Hampton Inn8099 Old Yankee St., Dayton 937-436-3700Holiday Inn2800 Presidential Dr., Fairborn937-426-7800Homewood Suites2750 Presidential Dr., Fairborn 937-429-0600Microtel Inn & Suites4500 Linden Ave., Riverside937-252-9700, Fax 937-252-7065

Red Roof Inn2580 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn937-426-6116

Interstate 675EHampton Inn2550 Paramount Pl., Fairborn 937-429-5505Command Motel & Apartments130 N. Broad St., Fairborn 937-878-3928Econo Lodge2220 Orchard Ln., Alpha937-426-5822Fairfi eld Inn2500 Paramount Pl., Fairborn937-427-0800

Downtown DaytonCrowne Plaza DaytonFifth & Jefferson Sts., Dayton937-224-0800, Fax 937-224-3913Dayton Marriott Hotel1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton937-223-1000, Fax 937-223-7858Doubletree Dayton Downtown11 S. Ludlow St., Dayton 937-461-4700, Fax 937-224-9160Hotel 330330 W. First St., Dayton937-228-3968, Fax 937-228-3901

To Hotels nearWright-Patterson AFB, Area B

From CincinnatiI-75N to I-675E, exit 17.Turn left onto N. Fairfi eld Rd.

From Columbus I-70W to I-675S, exit 17.Turn right on N. Fairfi eld Rd.

From Dayton InternationalAirportI-70E to I-675S.Exit 17 to N. Fairfi eld Rd. Turn right to area hotels.

It is approximately 20 to 25 miles from the Dayton airport to Area B and nearby hotels, a 20 to 30 minute drive.

All maps in this booklet are coordinated to this grid.

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DIRECTIONS AREA RESTAURANTS

Bagel Cafe 426-78112781 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,10

Blimpie 427-00752636 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Bob Evans 233-8729; 427-04421929 Harshman Rd., Dayton MAP H,8

2648 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Boston Market 320-55652853 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,9

Burbank’s 427-36444139 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP K,9

BW3 Buffalo Wings 431-85552776 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,10 Chi Chi’s 427-30002794 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Chili’s 429-39792762 N. Fairfi eld Rd., Beavercreek MAP L,10

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers 427-23372638 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,10

Cooker 427-47002819 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,10

Damon’s 878-0090800 N. Broad St., Fairborn NO MAP

Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen 320-17772745 Fairfi eld Commons, Bvrcrk. MAP L,10

Euro Bistro 256-34445524 Airway Rd., Dayton MAP I,10

Flying Pizza 426-46882640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Frisches Big Boy 427-00963110 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Greek Islands Restaurant 429-25982642 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Joes Pizzeria 253-81544313 Airway Rd., Dayton MAP H,10

Kim’s East 427-20122632 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Max and Erma’s 320-2255Fairfi eld Rd., Beavercreek MAP L,10

Olive Garden 426-92002865 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,9

Pepito’s 252-5131Airway Shopping Center, Dayton MAP I,10

Red Lobster 429-1800Fairfi eld Rd., Beavercreek MAP L,10

Shades of Jade 427-30353070 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP L,9

Steak & Shake 320-06212856 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,9

Subby’s 879-97101178 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn NO MAP

TGI Friday’s 429-00192799 Centre Dr., Beavercreek MAP L,10

The Stockyard’s 254-35761065 Springfi eld Pk., Dayton NO MAP

The Submarine House 429-86503899 Germany Ln., Fairborn NO MAP

Tuty’s Inn 426-42663982 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn MAP K,9

Fast FoodArby’s Papa John’s PizzaBurger King Pizza HutDonato’s Pizza Rally’sDomino’s Pizza Taco BellLong John Silver’s Wendy’s

To Wright-Patterson AFB,Area B, Gate 1B

From CincinnatiI-75N to I-675E, exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy).Turn right on Col. Glenn Hwy.Turn right on Harshman Rd.Turn right on Springfi eld Pk.Pass the Air Force Museum.Turn right at Gate 1B.Stay in left lane to Visitor’s Recep-tion Center, Building 58.

From ColumbusI-70W to I-675S, exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy.)Turn right on Col. Glenn Hwy.Turn right on Harshman Rd.Turn right on Springfi eld Pk.Pass the Air Force Museum.Turn right at Gate 1B.Stay in left lane to Visitor’sReception Center, Building 58.

From Dayton InternationalAirportI-70E to I-75S. Exit on Webster St./Route 4.Contine on Route 4.Exit on Harshman Rd. to the right.Exit on Springfi eld Pk.Proceed under the overpass. One mile on the right is Gate 1B. Once you enter the base, stay in the left lane to the visitor’s center. Restaurant maps on pages 4 & 5

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Visiting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area BPersonnel visiting the Air Vehicles Directorate between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. should

enter through Gate 1B on Springfi eld Pike and stop at the Visitor Reception Center, Building 58 (telephone 937-255-3238), to obtain personal and vehicle passes. Vehicle registration papers must be presented. After registering, display the vehicle pass in the lower left corner of your car’s windshield. This will allow you to enter and exit the base through any open gate for the remainder of that day. If you plan to arrive after 5 p.m. on a weekend or holiday, please contact the person or organization you are visiting prior to your arrival for entry instructions.

Wright-Patterson AFB Gate Information (Areas A, B and C are designated after the gate number)Gate 9A Near USAF Medical Center, St. Rt. 444, open 24 hours dailyGate 12A Near Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters, St. Rt. 444, open 24 hours dailyGate 15A St. Rt. 444 at I-675 junction, open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 1B Springfi eld Pike, open 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. SaturdayGate 16B Kauffman Road, open 6 a.m.- 8 a.m. Monday through FridayGate 19B National Road, open 6 a.m.- 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 22B Colonel Glenn Highway at I-675 junction, open 24 hours Monday through FridayGate 1C St. Rt. 444 and Dayton Drive in Fairborn, open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 8C St. Rt. 444 and Schuster Road, open various hoursGate 26C St. Rt. 235, open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through FridayGate 38C St. Rt. 444, open 24 hours dailyGate 39C St. Rt. 444, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday

For information on other entrances to Wright-Patterson dormitories, temporary lodging facilities, main exchange and commissary, ask for directions at one of the listed gates.

Airport Limo ServicesA commercial airport limo service is available between the Dayton International Airport and Wright-

Patterson AFB. Trips begin from the airport at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Their hours are 6 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The cost is $25 one-way, and $47 round-trip. For additional information, call 937-898-4043.On-Base Lodging

On-base lodging is available for visiting government personnel. Hope Hotel: A 260-room all-ranks contract hotel located adjacent to Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters just inside Gate 12A. Reservations for offi cial duty personnel may be made by calling 937-257-3810 or DSN 787-3810. Non-duty personnel should call 937-257-1285 or DSN 787-1285.Visiting Offi cers’ and Airmen’s QuartersBuilding 825 in Area A, provides hotel-type facilities and services. For reservations call 937-257-3810 or DSN 787-3810.

MAILING ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Air Vehicles DirectorateDirector’s Offi ce

AFRL/VA 2130 Eighth Street

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542Telephone: 937-255-3900

DSN: 785-3900Fax: 937-255-3438

Aeronautical Sciences DivisionAFRL/VAA

2130 Eighth StreetWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-6156DSN: 785-6156

Fax: 937-656-4210

Control Sciences DivisionAFRL/VAC

2130 Eighth Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-3311DSN: 785-3311

Fax: 937-255-1633

Integration and Operations DivisionAFRL/VAO

2130 Eighth StreetWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-0437DSN: 785-0437

Fax: 937-656-9022

Structures DivisionAFRL/VAS

2130 Eighth Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542

Telephone: 937-255-3031 DSN: 785-3031

Fax: 937-255-3740

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Welcome to Air Force Research Laboratory’s Air Vehicles Directorate

The Air Vehicles Directorate has a rich heritage that dates back to 1917, when the Engineering Department was organized under the direction of the Army Signal Corps

to apply and advance the research of the Wright brothers. Over the years, the names and organizations have changed. The Directorate is now part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, and employs scientists and engineers with the expertise and vision to lead the way in aerospace vehicle technology breakthroughs.

The business strategy for Air Vehicles Directorate is guided by its mission to provide affordable, revo-lutionary capabilities to the warfi ghter that address all future threats. The emphasis is on technology investments that support cost-effective, survivable aerospace platforms capable of accurate, quick delivery of a variety of future weapons or cargo anywhere in the world. To achieve this vision, the Directorate focuses on four core competencies: aeronautical sciences, control sciences, structures,

and integration. The business process for Air Vehicles utilizes an integrating concept approach that focuses our resources and technologies to provide future capabilities in the areas of sustainment, unmanned air vehicles, space access and future strike.

Our interaction with other organizations and agencies, both inside and outside the Department of Defense, is vital to our continued success. In that spirit, we produced this brochure to help you with your travel plans. We appreciate your visit and hope that this brochure will make your entire stay more productive and enjoyable.

Please feel free to visit our website at www.va.afrl.af.mil, or contact ourMarketing Offi ce at va.marketing@va.afrl.af.mil, or to call us at 937-255-2074.

“If it fl ies, Air Vehicles has a fi ngerprint on it”

AIR VEHICLES ORGANIZATION

The Air Vehicles Directorate is our nation’s lead organization for Air Force air platform technology. The Directorate researches, develops and applies the latest technology for use in military aerospace vehicles. This is accomplished by three product divisions: Aeronautical Sciences, Control Sciences, and Structures. The full spectrum of research, exploratory develop-ment, advanced development, and systems support is performed through carefully selected in-house and contracted efforts and wide-ranging cooperative programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.va.afrl.af.mil.

Aeronautical Sciences

Division

(VAA)

Aerodynamic

Configuration

Branch (VAAA)

Computational

Sciences

Branch (VAAC)

Aerospace

Vehicle

Integration &

Demonstration

Branch (VAAI)

Control Theory

Optimization

Branch (VACA)

Control Systems

Dev & Apps

Branch (VACC)

Control

Simulation &

Assessment

Branch (VACD)

Structural

Design &

Development

Branch (VASD)

Analytical

Structural

Mechanics

Branch (VASM)

Structural

Dynamics

Branch (VASS)

Combined

Environment

Verification

Branch (VASV)

Operations

Integration

Branch (VAOO)

Programming

Integration

Branch (VAOP)

Technology

Integration

Branch (VAOT)

Control Sciences

Division

(VAC)

Structures

Division

(VAS)

Integration & Operations

Division

(VAO)

Air Vehicles Directorate

(VA)

Contracting

(VAK)

Financial Management

(VAF)

Corporate Info. Office

(CIO)

Corporate Dev. Office

(CDO)

Wright B Flyer circa 1903

Air Vehicles DirectorateWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

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