Military installations in Ohio are important economic and community anchors, employing thousands of military and civilian personnel and contributing significantly to the state's economy through payroll, contracts, and support services for military families.
Military Base locations are available in 9 cities across Ohio. They are spread across 9 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Chillicothe, Dayton, Columbus, which are home to major military installations that form the backbone of the defense presence in the state.
Military families relocating to Ohio should contact the gaining installation's Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) office well before their PCS move date to arrange on-post housing, school liaison services, and employment assistance for military spouses.
Camp Sherman
Navy Marine Corps Reserve Station
Rickenbacker National Guard Base
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Camp Perry
Nasa Plum Brook Station
Toledo Coast Guard Station
Wp Air Force Base
Kittyhawk Wp Air Force Base
Military families in Ohio can access installation services and community resources through Military OneSource at militaryonesource.mil, which provides comprehensive information about each installation including school listings, childcare, and spouse employment programs available on and near the base.
Browse Military Base by county across Ohio to find the nearest location.