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Dayton Business Journal
Hagel resignation leaves big questions for Wright-Patt, Dayton
Nov 24, 2014
Joe Cogliano

The resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday could be a setback to local advocacy efforts for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Hagel understands the role that Wright-Patt plays in national defense because of his military background, former U.S. Rep. Dave Hobson told me Monday morning. So Wright-Patt leadership, as well as the community here, may have to start their relationship with his replacement from scratch.

"Depending on who they appoint, the community may have to go through a big education program," said Hobson, a key supporter of Wright-Patt during his 18-year Congressional tenure. "That learning curve would be a lot less if they pick someone with an Air Force background."

Hagel's replacement could have a big impact on the future of the Dayton area — good or bad — as Wright-Patt is the largest single-site employer in Ohio. The base pumps nearly $5 billion annually into the local economy and supports at least 50,000 total jobs inside and outside the fence.

Additionally, shielding the base from future BRAC losses, and setting it up to lure missions from elsewhere, will require figuring out what the U.S. Department of Defense will look like down the road. The secretary plays a large part in how that develops.

Related: AFRL small business spending tops $1 billion this year

Another thing to watch, Hobson said, is the new secretary's stance on planned realignments within the services. That could be a person who decides to change things up...

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