Rickenbacker's beginning dates back to 1941. On December 8, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Army announced that an airbase would be built just east of the Village of Lockbourne. The former Rickenbacker Air Force Base is now a private sector international air cargo airport. However, the military remains extremely active at Rickenbacker. Today the U.S. Air National Guard, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and Navy/Marine Reserve units all can be found at Rickenbacker. For more information, visit the below documents.

Military at Rickenbacker (56 KB)

Air National Guard (80 KB)

Army National Guard (60 KB)

U.S. Army Reserves (48 KB)

Navy & Marine Corps. Operational Support Center (80 KB)

Economic Impact & Community Value (76 KB)