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During World War II the center became the largest military supply installation in the world. In December 1942, an additional 295 acres (1.19 km 2) were purchased. With more than 10,000 civilian employees, it played a large part in the overall war effort. Some of the warehouses were turned into secured barracks to house prisoners of war.
Fort Hayes was a military post in Columbus, Ohio, United States.Created by an act of the United States Congress on July 11, 1862, the site was also known as the Columbus Arsenal until 1922, when the site was renamed after former Ohio Governor and later 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes. [2]
The air base is a joint military facility whose own tenant activities include the Ohio Army National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility #2, Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve units, and associated facilities.
Archived from the original on 2011-12-01. private business of military suppliers and contractors "Top 100 Defense Contractors". govexec.com. 1998.
A defense contractor is a business organization or individual that provides products or services to a military or intelligence department of a government.Products typically include military or civilian aircraft, ships, vehicles, weaponry, and electronic systems, while services can include logistics, technical support and training, communications support, and engineering support in cooperation ...
Before its present status as a training facility for the Ohio National Guard, Camp James A. Garfield was a military ammunition production facility for the United States Army. As an arsenal, the facility was at peak operation during World War II and would serve as an ammunitions plant in various roles until 1992.
Some parts of the 73d Troop Command will also undergo changes. The result, when completed by September 2007, will be an Ohio Army National Guard organized under a Joint Force Headquarters and made up of five major commands: the 37th Infantry BCT, the 16th Engineer Brigade, the 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade , the 73d Joint Task Force, and ...
The Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR) is one of three separate components that make up the Ohio State Defense Force (SDF). Like other SDF's the Ohio Military Reserve functions as a reserve to the Ohio National Guard. State Defense Forces are not eligible for federal funding and must request their assets from the state.