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July 1, 2026
No Wrong Door: Integrated Resilience Office Focuses on Access, Connection, and Resilience

Resilience is defined as the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, resilience is a key line of effort in building a ready and resilient force and installation.One way the installation supports that effort is through programs offered by the
July 1, 2026
Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Wright-Patt Aug. 28

The 88th Air Base Wing’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day returns on Friday August 28th, providing networking opportunities and connecting Miami Valley military retirees with veteran resources.The free event, held at the Wright-Patt Community Center, formerly known as the Wright-Patt Club, links
June 30, 2026
Base announces special holiday operating hours for July 4, 2026

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day, and the AFMC Pass and Leave Day on July 6th
June 29, 2026
Celebrating the newest Technical Sergeant selects at Wright-Patt

Friends, family and base leadership came together at the Wright-Patterson Community Center on June 26 to honor the selectees during a base-wide release party, celebrating their major career milestone.Col. Jason Okumura, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, closed the event with remarks,
June 29, 2026
Sweat Smarter, Not Harder, for USAF Marathon Weekend

Whether you are a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, the time to start training for the U.S. Air Force Marathon race weekend is here. Beginning any training program takes dedication and commitment, but when that training begins in the hot, humid summer of Ohio, extra planning is
June 22, 2026
AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing supports hantavirus response in Omaha

When a charter flight carrying Americans exposed to a rare and potentially deadly hantavirus landed in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 11, 2026, Air Force medical professionals from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing were already in place supporting the response.
June 16, 2026
88th Air Base Wing welcomes new command team

The 88th Air Base Wing welcomed a new leadership team during a joint change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 16.
June 16, 2026
Base announces special holiday operating hours for June 19, 2026

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the Federal Holiday on June 19, 2026, and the 88th Air Base Wing Goal Day
June 12, 2026
From Partners to Friends: 2025 Honorary Commander Cohort Completes Capstone

While the Honorary Commander program is designed to facilitate professional engagement between military leaders and their civilian counterparts, it became clear during the close of the 2025 Team Wright-Patt program that those professional relationships had developed into genuine personal
June 8, 2026
Wright-Patt honors 42 new master sergeant selectees

The Air Force has released its list of master sergeant selects for the latest promotion cycle, which includes 42 technical sergeants assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.