State Representative Craig Supports Effort to Bring U.S. Space Force Academy to Ohio

State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) recently signed a letter addressed to Governor DeWine, expressing strong support for Ohio to be named the future home of the U.S. Space Force Academy. 

“Ohio has always been a state that reaches higher, from the Wright brothers and John Glenn to Neil Armstrong and the men and women leading our aerospace and defense industries today,” said State Representative Meredith Craig. “Bringing the Space Force Academy to Ohio would build on that legacy, strengthen our defense industry, and prepare the next generation of military leaders. Ohio has what it takes to make this happen, and I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in making the case for our state.”

The letter, signed by Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and members of the House Republican Caucus, highlights Ohio’s rich history of aerospace pioneers such as Neil Armstrong and John Glenn, as well as the state’s longstanding leadership in innovation, robust network of military installations, and defense industry partnerships.

This letter follows an announcement from Senator Bernie Moreno earlier this week, calling on Ohio officials to join him in bringing the U.S. Space Force Academy to Dayton, Ohio – the birthplace of aviation. You can read the full release here.