News

Dec. 28, 2022
ARPC announces reserve Lt. Col. promotions; Seven 445 AW Airmen selected

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials selected seven 445th Airlift Wing members for promotion to lieutenant colonel during their Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards. Results were announced Dec. 28, 2022.
Dec. 26, 2022
President signs National Defense Authorization Act into law

President Joe Biden has signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act into law, allotting $816.7 billion to the Defense Department.
Dec. 21, 2022
Wright-Patterson AFB to close Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. for inclement weather

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in anticipation of the forecasted winter storm expected to move throughout the region during the next few days.Base-essential employees must use Gates 12A and 22B.Only emergency medical
Dec. 21, 2022
908 AW sustains readiness… with a little help from our friends

The 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial Port Squadron recently acquired a high-line dock, which is material handling equipment, from the 76th Aerial Port Squadron assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio. The high-line dock was initially delivered August 16, 2022, by the
Dec. 20, 2022
Hazardous weather could affect base reporting, operations

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Winter weather may impact reporting procedures and operating hours for base personnel. “The procedures are based on my principle of fostering a safe, secure and operational environment for conducting the mission, which is vital to defending our nation,” said
Dec. 20, 2022
NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 67th year

Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa.
Dec. 19, 2022
Holiday greetings from 445th AW commander

Holiday greetings from the 445th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Raymond Smith Jr., and his family.
Dec. 16, 2022
445th Airmen support local children through toy drives

Throughout the holiday season, squadrons across the 445th Airlift Wing banded together to bring a little extra Christmas cheer to local children. The 445th campus served as a collection hub for new toys, clothing, gift cards, school supplies and more with wishlists and drop off points coordinated
Dec. 16, 2022
87th APS continues 38-year tradition with local hospital

Airmen with the 87th Aerial Port Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, delivered $1,525 in monetary donations and $1,000 in toy donations to the Dayton Children’s Hospital Dec. 9, 2022.
Dec. 14, 2022
655th ISR Wing announces October outstanding contributor

The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing announced that the Outstanding Contributor for the Month of October 2022 is Staff Sgt. Whitney Fielding, 71st Intelligence Squadron.