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July 15, 2024
LEADership Wright-Patt fuels career paths while highlighting base’s global impact

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Nearly two dozen civilian and military personnel have completed a five-month program designed to develop current and prospective leaders at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Administered by the 88th Force Support Squadron, LEADership Wright-Patt gives
May 23, 2024
Wright-Patt gathers to honor ALS Class 24-D graduates

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School honored 27 graduates in a ceremony May 9 at the Wright-Patterson Club. Chief Master Sgt. Marivic-Len Olivera, Space Delta 18 senior enlisted leader, guest speaker and class mentor, congratulated
April 12, 2024
Wright-Patt honors new chiefs

Four 445th Airlift Wing Airmen were honored alongside their active-duty counterparts April 5 at the annual Wright-Patterson chief master sergeant recognition ceremony in the National Museum of the Air Force.
March 15, 2024
Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off at Wright-Patt

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With a theme of “Taking Care of Our Own — For Airmen and Guardians, By Airmen and Guardians,” the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base begins March 18 and runs through April 26.The annual AFAF drive raises funds for affiliated
Dec. 14, 2023
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas, New Year’s Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Days and the Christmas and New Year’s holidays Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec. 25:
Aug. 29, 2023
445th AW, 911th AW medical teams participate in Steel Buckeye

Approximately 65 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation and Aeromedical Staging Squadrons trained with their counterparts from the 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, at two locations during Steel Buckeye, August 2-3.
June 28, 2023
KUDOS to our Wright-Patt children

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The children of Team Wright-Patt are an integral part of our military families. They show remarkable strength and courage in supporting their loved ones who are deployed to defend our nation. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is incredibly grateful for their
April 27, 2023
Airmen, Guardians can ‘reach out’ for free legal representation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Uniformed Airmen and Guardians facing legal or administrative trouble have resources available to assist them with advice and counsel through the Office of the Area Defense Counsel. The ADC office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base provides legal assistance
Feb. 2, 2023
Keep caution in mind when using home space heaters

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They
Jan. 31, 2023
Wright-Patt celebrates Black History Month with base-wide events

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In celebration of Black History Month, the 88th Air Base Wing will host several events throughout February.This year’s theme, “Inspiring Change,” strives to epitomize the contributions of Black Americans to challenge racial inequities and promote