Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • Scholarships for Military Children program accepting applications

    Applications have opened in the Scholarships for Military Children program for the 2023-2024 academic year. The program, entering its 23rd year, recognizes military family contributions to fighting-force readiness and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing the quality of life. Fisher House

  • 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

  • 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

  • Drivers, pedestrians must use caution at railroad crossings

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ohio is among the nation’s busiest states in railroad operations. It’s home to nearly 40 railroads that operate thousands of trains every day over 4,500 miles of track and 6,100 public-grade crossings.In 2021, there were 2,145 collisions between trains and

  • Airmen leap into rescue mode after head-on accident

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Two service members and an Air Force civilian acted selflessly and dove into danger to try and save two victims from a recent head-on vehicle crash in Chester Township.At about 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Devin Jones and Scott Craycraft crashed into each other on State

  • Registration opens Nov. 28 for 2023 Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Holiday shopping deals will not end after Thanksgiving weekend as Air Force Marathon participants have the chance to earn early savings on their 2023 event registration Cyber Monday.Registration opens at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 with participants receiving a discount

  • Beware of scam charities this holiday season

    DAYTON, Ohio – Although you may want to help charities in need, be cautious of those that are only trying to scam you into giving them money.Scammers know people tend to be more generous during the holidays, making it the perfect time to target their victims. However, don’t let them stop you from

  • LEADership group graduates

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Participants in the LEADership Wright-Patt program wrapped up their five-month course during a formal graduation ceremony Sept. 15 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The graduates made a personal investment to develop into prospective Wright-Patt

  • Know when to use headlights, windshield wipers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – There’s an important legal principle that says “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” That’s right: You can’t defend your actions by arguing you didn’t know they were illegal, even if you honestly didn’t realize you were breaking the law.The Ohio Revised Code’s