News

Dec. 5, 2025
AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.
Dec. 4, 2025
711 HPW centrifuge simulates spaceflight for astronauts

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) hosted five astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for centrifuge training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The centrifuge, owned and operated by 711 HPW, simulates
Dec. 4, 2025
Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Wright-Patt Dec. 19

The 88th Air Base Wing’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day returns to base December 19th, providing networking opportunities and connecting Miami Valley military retirees with veteran resources.
Dec. 4, 2025
NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
Nov. 25, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Thanksgiving

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the Federal Holiday, November 27, 2025 and the AFMC Pass and Liberal Leave Day on November 28, 2025.
Nov. 20, 2025
A look back...Peace at Wright-Patterson - The 30th Anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords

Thirty years ago, the Bosnian War ended, not in the Balkans, but across the world in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Nov. 12, 2025
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Nov. 6, 2025
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force.
Oct. 28, 2025
Incident Involving Wright-Patt Personnel Under Investigation

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are investigating three deaths that occurred between the evening of October 24 and the morning of October 25, 2025.
Oct. 1, 2025
Closures and Operating Hours During Lapse in Federal Funding

Below is a list of base facilities and organizations that will be CLOSED or operating with LIMITED CAPABILITIES due to the federal funding lapse. Those not listed will continue normal operations.