Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton

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The Air Force Institute of Technology is a graduate school and provider of professional and continuing education for the United States Armed Forces and is part of the United States Air Force. It is in Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton. AFIT is a component of the Air University and Air Education and Training Command. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1919 (105 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'58"N, 84°4'58"W

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2950 Hobson WayDayton United States

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Nearby attractions include: National Museum of the United States Air Force, The Mall at Fairfield Commons, National Aviation Hall of Fame, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.

1.5 miW
Interactive military flight museum
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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1.3 miW
Venue exploring aviation pioneers
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0.9 miN
Museum, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Dayton
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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1.9 miNE
Park, Historical place
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Church
Holy Cross Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church, Dayton
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4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Mercer Log House, Fairborn
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Basketball, Music venue, Sport venue
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