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

State Representative Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) 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 is the innovation capital of the country,” said Lampton. “I’ve lived near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base most of my life and can assure you that Dayton has what it takes to house an initiative like this.”

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.