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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  • Ushering in spring with a safety celebration

    Spring is a season of sounds. The warm weather carries with it the songs of birds awakened from their cold slumber, the hum of lawn equipment trimming fresh green grass, and the moans of people suffering unnecessary injuries in the great outdoors.The spring and summer months see a significant rise

  • ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ career summit coming to Wright-Patt

    Since 2019, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has hosted the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center. This event connects transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. On April 24, 2025, from 9

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Presidents' Day

    The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Feb. 14 and Presidents’ Day on Feb. 17, 2025. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Feb 14: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Feb 17: Closed12A (AFMC headquarters)Open

  • Reveille and Retreat: Tradition or Just a Routine?

    One of our oldest and most solemn military traditions is to honor our flag.  At specific times in the morning and evening on U.S. military bases worldwide you can hear the signaling of the start of the day or the end of the duty day: Reveille and Retreat. But have you ever wondered why that is?  Have

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas and New Year's

    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. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec 24: Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.Dec 25: ClosedDec 26:

  • Be ready: Winter is on its way

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Did you know that November is Winter Weather Awareness Month?While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their

  • BBB offers tips for planning your vacation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Vacations are a great way to relax, refresh and reset your mind, making you able to return to work with a clear head and take on what lies ahead. Though vacations are great, planning can be stressful and with scammers finding new tactics during vacation