It was October 1996 when then-Governor Voinovich, Senator John Glenn, and a variety of public and private sector officials joined in the transition ceremony to mark the occasion of the transfer of the Newark Air Force Base to the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority and the start of the nation's first privatization-in-place of an Air Force workload.

Thus, October 1, 2006 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center. It was on this date in 1996 when ownership of "The Base" officially transferred to the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority. The date is also the date when the Air Force's Privatization-in-Place of the guidance repair workload took place.

Boeing - Heath celebrated 10 years since its taking over the privatized workload with an event on September 28, 2006. Roger Krone, President of Network and Space Systems for Boeing IDS, called the privatization-in-place "wildly successful." The Ohio native said, "I am reminded of the strong work ethic in Ohio," remarking about his time spent with Boeing personnel that day.

The Port Authority's $11.3 million Air Force mortgage on the former Newark Air Force Base will be fulfilled on October 1. A mortgage burning ceremony was held as part of the Boeing - Heath 10-year celebration.

The Port Authority also commissioned a Cat's Meow commemorative of the anniversary that depicts the Newark Air Force Station circa 1981. Look for opportunities to obtain a copy through charitable contributions in the future.



Base Radio:
Tune in to interviews with figures involved in the past 10 years of The Base as they reflect on the last 10 years.

Advocate: Aerospace Center Celebrates 10 Years


Photos:
Photos from the anniversary events.

Krone Remarks Boeing's Roger Krone praised the strong Ohio work ethic and called PIP "wildly successful" during his remarks.	Mortgage Burned The Port Authority ceremonially burned its 10-year, $11.3 million mortgage with Wally Horton doing the honors.	Dignitaries The event brought former Boeing officials, Port Authority Board members, and local, state, and federal representatives.
Proclamation A proclamation was presented from U.S. Senator George Voinovich who was Governor 10 years ago for the transitional event.	Hottinger Remarks State Senator Jay Hottinger remarks during the reception event about the success of privatization in place.	Baily and Horton Boeing's Rick Baily chats with Wally Horton about his years of service to the community and to The Base.

Note: The mortgage burning ceremony photo is reprinted with permission of The Advocate.