News

July 11, 2025
Evolving threats, constant vigilance: A shared responsibility

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The fight of today is different from the fight of yesterday and will continue to evolve. What isn't different is the need for strong base defense. Maintaining base security is the responsibility of everyone – military and civilian. Denying our adversaries an
July 11, 2025
WPAFB to conduct anti-terrorism exercise

The installation will conduct a multi-day base-wide exercise focused on anti-terrorism and base sustainment procedures from July 10-18. This exercise is designed to evaluate readiness, enhance response capabilities, and ensure the safety and security of all personnel.
July 10, 2025
Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Wright-Patt Oct. 24

The 88th Air Base Wing’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day returns to base Oct. 24, providing networking opportunities and connecting Miami Valley military retirees with veteran resources.The free event, held at the Wright-Patt Club, links attendees with services and agencies such as the 88th Medical
July 10, 2025
AFIT’s Civil Engineer School Provides Support to INDOPACOM Theaters

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineer School recently visited Andersen Air Force Base on the island of Guam to teach an on-site offering of WENG 400, Life-Cycle Cost Estimating.
July 8, 2025
ALS Class 25-E grads celebrate at the museum

Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School honored 26 graduates in a ceremony June 26 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. 
July 8, 2025
Wright-Patt supports conservation with annual Pollinator Expo

A mid-morning thunderstorm did not deter participants of the 2025 Wright Patt Pollinator Expo. Individuals and families from across the Miami Valley came to the annual event at the Wright Brothers Memorial to learn about environmental pollinators.
July 2, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for July 4th and AFMC Pass and Liberal Leave Day

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the Federal Holiday, July 4, 2025 and the AFMC Pass and Liberal Leave Day on July 7, 2025.
June 30, 2025
2025 Air Force Marathon gift registration available for Wright-Patt Airmen; price increasing July 15

Returning this year for the 2025 Air Force Marathon, gift registrations can be purchased for junior enlisted members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Gift registrations are available for all distances. A limited group of Airmen will be selected to receive a free registration. "Gifting is
June 26, 2025
Wright-Patt Energy Office advances resiliency, efficiency projects

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is working on a series of major energy projects designed to make the base more self-sufficient and less vulnerable to power outages. Focusing on the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program, these projects are funded through a military construction
June 26, 2025
Wright-Patt congratulates their 2025 master sergeant selects

The Air Force has announced its newest master sergeant selects — and the list includes 59 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Unit leaders and the base community gathered June 12 to celebrate the selectees at a release party held at the Wright-Patt Club.U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael