Base Directory Line: Call 937-257-1110 for a listing of the most commonly used telephone numbers on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Gate 19B (off National Road in Area B) will be closed for a two-phase construction project from June 23 to September 29, except for morning inbound traffic.
To ease morning congestion, Gate 19B will be open for INBOUND traffic only from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
Outbound traffic during these hours should use Gate 1B (off Springfield Street).
LeaveWeb Mobile is a convenient tool for managing your leave on the go. The mobile setup and authentication process has been updated for a smoother user experience. A new clickthrough guide is now available directly within LeaveWeb.
If you haven’t already downloaded the LeaveWeb Mobile App, now is a great time to do so.
To access the setup guide:
1. On your PC, open your web browser
2. Go to: https://leave.af.mil
3. Log in with your credentials
4. Follow the in-app instructions
Civilian Health Promotion Services – July 23rd – July 29th CHPS is offering virtual briefings. Our briefings will include “Wellness on a Mission Part 4: Sleep More, Stress Less” on Tuesday, July 29th virtually via Teams from 1200-1300. Please see Teams login information below:
Teams Login:
HERE
Meeting ID: 993-474-355-857
Passcode: nFto5i
Civilian Health Promotion Services is also offering a FREE Cardiac Risk Profile screening (Glucose/Cholesterol), body composition screenings (BodPod (WFFC only)/InBody), and blood pressure screenings THIS FRIDAY 7/25 in Bldg. 219 (A) Rm. 211 from 0900-1100 OR visit us during walk-in hours from 0730 – 1500 on Mondays and Fridays at the WFFC. Contact us to schedule an appointment – available for DAF Civilians ONLY.
Please contact CHPS at 937-904-9359 or at sarah.cramer.1.ctr@us.af.mil for more information about our services that are offered.”
Unofficial Photo Event
- Dates:
- July 25, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Aug. 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Sept. 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: Area B at the AFIT Kenney Hall Auditorium
- Details: High-resolution photos suitable for email, SharePoint, and Teams. First-come, first-served. No appointments necessary.
United in Knowledge: 25 Years of Research, Innovation & Collaboration
Date: Monday, Aug. 4, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: AFIT D’Azzo Research Library, 2950 Hobson Way, Area B
Come celebrate 25 years of research, innovation and collaboration between AFRL and AFIT.
- Coin exchange
- Remarks from senior leaders
- AFRL research poster sessions
- Refreshments
- Information on CaC resources available to the WPAFB community
Point of Contact: Jaclyn Knapp, jaclyn.knapp.2@us.af.mil, 937-255-5829
2025 Annual Wright-Patt AFB Tech Expo
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 6th from 0900-1300
Location: Wright-Patt Club, 4771 Lahm Circle, WPAFB
Background: Each year this is the largest and most well attended technology expo at one of the most important Air Force Bases in the US. Held annually and serving WPAFB personnel since 1995, this expo is positioned ideally to take advantage of year-end spending. Exhibit and make contact with personnel from AFMC, 88th CG, NASIC, AFRL, AFIT, AMC and many more. It's always a Must Do program!
POC: Jade Ruiz, 660-624-0869, fdaexpo@gmail.com
Weblink: https://fdaexpo.com/event.php?id=374
Back to School Supply Giveaway and Resource Fair
Date: 9 August 2025
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrook Conference Center
Veteran ID Card Program: Record your DD-214 and get a valid Veteran ID card at mobile locations.
Upcoming Mobile Events:
- July 9: Montgomery Co. Fair – Veteran Day (2:00–7:00 PM)
- Sept 11: YMCA at the Heights, Huber Heights (6:00–7:30 PM)
- Nov 13: VFW Post 657, Dayton (6:00–7:30 PM)
Bring: DD-214 + one form of ID
Don’t have your DD-214? Call 937-225-4801 to schedule assistance.
WPAFB Trainee All-Call 2024
Location: Bass Lake, Area A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Details: Wright-Patterson AFB will host its annual Trainee All-Call for new civilian employees with fewer than three years of government service. The event provides:
- Networking opportunities with peers
- Face time with senior AFMC leaders
- Insight into the mission, career development, and enterprise-level support
Eligibility: GS-13 and below
Less than three years of civilian federal service
Video & Registration: Watch the video invitation and access the QR code for registration here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDsDcgVn_4A
Questions (not registration): jacob.uhler@us.af.mil
OPERATION HONOR Weekend Schedule of Events
Hosted by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Date: Friday–Sunday, September 19–21, 2025
• Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, NMUSAF, and Andrews AFB
Operation HONOR honors the legacy of America’s veterans through the final Honor Flight Dayton mission—part of a national effort that brings veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service.
Event Details:
Friday, September 19 – National POW/MIA Recognition Day
• 1100 – C-17 “Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi” Unveiling Ceremony
• Location: WPAFB Flightline
• Guest Speaker: Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Edward Mechenbier
Saturday, September 20
• 0715 – Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi Flyover at the Air Force Marathon Opening Ceremony (10K, Half & Full Marathon)
• 1100 – Ex-POW & Veteran Runner Medal Presentations at the Marathon Finish Line
• 1730 – OPERATION HONOR VIP & Veteran Dinner Party
• Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
• Hosted by the Dayton Development Coalition & JobsOhio
Sunday, September 21
• 0600 – Final Honor Flight Dayton mission departs aboard Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi and Spirit of Fairborn C-17s
• 0700 – OPERATION HONOR Flight arrives at Andrews AFB
• 1900 – OPERATION HONOR Flight departs Andrews AFB
• 1800 – OPERATION HONOR Welcome Home Celebration Concert
• Location: WPAFB Flightline
• Featuring: Lee Greenwood, Ricky Lee, and the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales
• 2000 – Return of 150 Final Honor Flight Dayton Veterans & Ex-POWs on Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi and Spirit of Fairborn C-17s
Ultimate Frisbee every Friday afternoon
A friendly game of ultimate frisbee is played every Friday at 4 p.m. at the soccer field by the Jarvis Gym in Area A. If you wish to be placed on the distribution list, contact Chad Kimmel at chad.kimmel.1@us.af.mil. All skill levels are welcome.
Tarmac Toastmasters Virtual Meetings
Would you like to become a better briefer? Looking for a safe place to increase your speaking skills? Tarmac Toastmasters is a great and safe place to get constructive feedback from peers and help you develop your speaking skills. We meet online on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:00pm.
Please feel free to join us as a guest with no pressure or commitment. We meet on Teams using the link on our club home page at https://tarmac.toastmastersclubs.org.
Please e-mail joseph.burns.9@us.af.mil and/or heidi.matkin.2@us.af.mil with any questions.
Wright Way Toastmasters Meeting
- Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Area B, Building 50, Room 225.
- Details: Wright Way Toastmasters is made up of new to well-established members, providing a broad base of experience and talent.
- Contact: Email keithallen2211@gmail.com for questions.
Greater Dayton Chapter of Blacks in Government (GDC-BIG) Monthly Meeting
- Date: Second Thursday of every month
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Dayton Metro Library, Burkhardt Branch
- Details: Focus on community involvement, equal opportunity, and professional development for African Americans in government.
- Join Online:
- Conference ID: 268-056-610-364
- Passcode: MGGvxs
- Contact: Damon Smith at damon.smith@bigrv.org
Force Development Flight
Find resources essential to assist you on your path to professional development excellence in one convenient location at the Force Development Flight SharePoint,
https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/FSD/SitePages/HomePage.aspx?spStartSource=spappbar. Add to your favorite to check often for updates!
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Counseling Events. Register via AFVEC Events. Point of contact, wpafbeducation@us.af.mil:
Initial TA Counseling (in person) July 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Area B, Building 50. Include real time hands on step-by-step process to completing a TA request. Follow-up TA counseling welcome to register for this event.
Initial/Follow-Up TA Counseling (virtual) Aug. 5 starts at 8 a.m.
Initial/Follow-Up TA Counseling (virtual) Aug. 12 starts at 1 p.m.
Initial TA Counseling (in person) August 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Area B, Building 50. Include real time hands on step-by-step process to completing a TA request. Follow-up TA counseling welcome to register for this event.
SkillBridge Briefing Events. Participants register via AFVEC Events.
Briefing for participants (virtual - TEAMS) Aug. 12 starts at 9
Managing Your Education Track (in person) Aug. 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, Bldg 50, Area B. Register via WPAFBTAPWORKFLOW@U..AF.MIL or call (937) 656-1386
Walk-In Advising Locations and Hours. See when and where you can walk in to talk with an Education Services Advisor and save-the-date for upcoming scheduled TA, SkillBridge, Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), and other briefings and events: WPAFB Education Services Advisors Walk-In Locations & Hours and Briefing Events. Point of Contact: wpafbeducation@us.af.mil.
DAF e-Learning (DAFeL). “DAFeL provides customizable learning solutions curated in coordination with DAF personnel, industry leading vendors including MIT Sloan, and Skillsoft SMEs designed upskill and reskill in business, leadership, and tech skills; advance careers; complete upgrade training; and prepare for and maintain professional certifications”.
Log in with your CAC through the Air Force Portal, to access these valuable resources.
DAFeL is powered by Skillsoft Percepio which you can get the app from App Store or Google Play and continue to access its resources with personal/mobile devices anytime and anywhere by using USAF site name to get started!
Education & Training Delivery offer courses. All classes are offered at no cost and are available to military and civilian employees. Class registration through https://myetms.wpafb.af.mil. See the course list from this Course Catalog, and find its schedules and more at FSDET Customer SharePoint. For more information call (937) 904-4801 or contact 88fss.fsdet.training@us.af.mil.
Course Title: 88 E&T - Foundations of Trust (in person) Aug. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Course Number: MWEPDV0010500SU
Course Description: This course gives the participant a concise definition of trust and how to achieve it. Participants will learn to improve communication and productivity by increasing their ability to develop, restore, and extend trust in their key relationships through effective communication.
NOTE: Schedules could be subject to change due to low enrollments or delays.
For other scheduled courses:
Course Catalog Schedule
Course Catalog 2025:
WPAFB Education & Training Course Catalog 2025
Explore other Education & Training (E&T) Events, Programs, and Services Offerings at
WPAFB E&T Events, Programs, and Services
K-12 and College No-Cost Tutoring (Plus Homework Help and Test Prep). Find out more at or go to www.tutor.com/military to get started (click on your branch of service, certify your eligibility and create an account, and click GET A TUTOR NOW).
How it Works: Tutor.com guide and information. The expert at Tutor.com/military can help you work through the tough homework problems, improve your writing skills, study for a test, review a difficult concept, and much more!
K-12 and College No-Cost Tutoring information. Plus, Homework Help and Test Prep. 150+ Subjects. One-to-One. Online. On-Demand. 24/7. Anonymous.
Writing Support on Your Terms guide and information. Get help with your writing from the expert at Tutor.com. Mix-and-Match Support: No matter where you are in the writing process, our highly vetted expert writing tutors can provide the support you need, when you need it.
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AFIT School of Systems and Logistics education: Cutting-edge education and consulting services at the WPAFB AFIT Campus provided by the AFIT School of Systems and Logistics (AFIT/LS) for all Air and Space Force communities.
>> Free and Open to all DAF Personnel <<
- AFIT/LS Academic Instructor Course
Course #: AFIT001 | Offering #: 25E | Start Date: 7/28/2025 | End Date: 9/26/2025 | Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
AFIT/LS also offers:
Looking for enjoyable group activity? Come help in the GARDEN with us! The Hospital Garden is looking for volunteers that enjoy being outside, getting a little exercise, receiving free vegetables for your labor. We meet at the garden on Redbud Lane on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00pm when the weather permits. Give Gary a call at: 937-272-2762 to talk about the possibilities.
High Altitude Effects Research Volunteers Needed ($150/mo): Help us provide aircraft pilots, other aircrew members, high altitude parachute personnel, and astronauts with the best equipment and procedures to accomplish their missions while dealing with the effects of being at high altitude.
The 711th Human Performance Wing is conducting human subject training in the altitude chamber facilities at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH to provide qualified volunteers for DoD-wide-applicable research and equipment test and evaluation. Volunteers are needed now to become members of the High Altitude Chamber Human Subject Panel (HAC HSP). HAC HSP procedures, as well as those for research supported by the HAC HSP, are reviewed by the Air Force Research Laboratory Institutional Review Board (AFRL IRB), an independent ethics and regulatory committee.
If you volunteer for the HAC HSP, you will receive $150/mo Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay during the training and for the duration of your membership on the panel for each month in which you take an altitude chamber “flight,” and participate in critical USAF-related research. You may quit at any time for any reason. Volunteers must be active duty military (or guardsmen or reservists on active duty orders), 22-55 yrs of age, 5’0’’- 6’4’’ tall, 88-298 lbs, and meet other entrance criteria, which we will explain when you contact us at 711HPW.HSP@US.AF.MIL.
YOU can be a part of history and make a difference to improve combat effectiveness of US and allied fighter aircrew! Email today.
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NAMRU-D HAS MULTIPLE RESEARCH STUDIES NEEDING PARTICIPANTS The Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory at Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton conducts human-subject research to better understand and mitigate challenges and threats aerospace-operational environments pose to service members. Research areas include visual and auditory sciences, acceleration, altitude effects, motion sickness, vestibular function, en route patient care, back and neck pain and injury, and more. We are located on Wright-Patterson AFB, area B, bldg. 851.
- Compensation and/or other incentives are usually provided for the volunteer’s time (DoD and federal employees must be on leave or off duty status to receive compensation and any applicable bonus. See exception below).
- Off-duty DoD and federal employees: may earn the full compensation.
- On-duty DoD and federal employees: may receive up to $50 per blood draw (if required, not required in all studies). Additionally, select studies offer Hazard Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) of $150/month.
- Opportunities are open to the public and military community, provided individual study qualifications are met.
- Active duty may list participation as a bullet on their performance reports (EPR/OPR).
- This is a great opportunity to increase professional development and earn joint mission experience while directly supporting Navy research that benefits the warfighter.
- Want to stay updated on current opportunities? Join NAMRU-D’s mailing list to receive a monthly email with active studies! To opt-in, email namru.dayton.researchrecruitment@us.af.mil
*Click either link below to view all recruitment flyers with associated details*
SharePoint (government computer, CAC required):
https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/NAMRUD/Research
Google Drive (mobile or non-government computer):
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1dvVnk2M54yytikLJLJneOLJWIYvCKvlu?usp=drive_link
EXAMPLES (click the links above for full flyer information on all studies)
Help researchers create aviator assessments in Virtual Reality. You will perform several tasks in VR while we assess performance and physiology, then answer questions about your experience.
Compensation: $50/hr. DoD and Federal employees must be on leave or off duty status to receive compensation.
Time commitment: 1 visit, about 1.5 hours
Qualifications: Have normal or corrected to normal vision, no color vision deficiencies (i.e., color blindness); see flyer for more.
Contact: the NEXUS lab, NAMRU.DAYTON.NEXUSLab@us.af.mil
Individual Differences in Hypoxia. You will breathe normal air or hypoxic air through a mask while wearing an EEG or fNIRS cap and performing different tasks.
Compensation: Up to $500. $50 per blood sample (finger stick x1, blood draws from hand x8) plus a $50 completion bonus. DoD and Federal employees must be on leave or off-duty status to receive bonus.
Time commitment: 5 separate visits; 2 hours each.
Qualifications: Ages 18-45, TRICARE beneficiary, see flyer for more.
Contact: Nicole Beasley at nicole.beasley.1.ctr@us.af.mil or 937-938-3909
Autogenic Feedback Training Exercise (AFTE) as a Countermeasure to Cybersickness. This study evaluates the effect of AFTE as a strategy to mitigate cybersickness.
Compensation: $360. DoD and Federal employees must be on leave or off-duty status to receive payment and bonus.
Time commitment: 5 to 7 visits (approx. 2-3 hours each).
Qualifications: Age 18-45, see flyer for more.
Contact: Olivia Slomski, olivia.slomski.ctr@us.af.mil
Investigating the Use of Dimenhydrinate as an Effective Cybersickness Countermeasure. This study examines the effects of antinausea medications on the adaptation to VR environments.
Compensation: $450 total ($75/visit plus a $75 completion bonus). DoD and Federal employees must be on leave or off duty status to receive compensation and bonus.
Time commitment: 5 consecutive visits, approx. 1.5 hours each
Qualifications: Age 18-44, see flyer for more info
Contact: Gary Ellis, gary.ellis.5.ctr@us.af.mil and/or 937-938-3918
Help researchers study the effect of the Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM) on neck strain. You will conduct a series of Anti-G Straining Maneuvers while under normal gravity.
Compensation: $50; Federal employees must be in an off-duty or leave status to receive compensation.
Time commitment: 1 visit, about 2 hours
Qualifications: Aged 18-50; No previous neck injuries/surgeries; See flyer for more information.
Contact: Kaitlyn Buell, kaitlyn.buell.ctr@us.af.mil
Volunteers needed for a study to identify acceptable breathing system performance in the cockpit. You will breathe from an aircraft regulator and mask under different conditions and answer questions about how it felt to breathe.
Compensation: Up to $50
Time commitment: 1 visit, about 45 minutes
Qualifications: No previous experience wearing a flight mask, able to tolerate wearing a mask over the nose/mouth, no respiratory illness; see flyer or study staff for more
Contact: ryan.everidge.ctr@us.af.mil
IV insertion under degraded vision. Participants will perform IV catheter insertions into a training arm under various conditions (no correction, with spectacles, with Night Vision Devices) with and without the use of an FDA-approved eye drop that constricts the pupil and impacts focus.
Compensation: $700 for full study completion. DoD and Federal employees must be on leave or off duty status to receive compensation.
Time commitment: 8 sessions, approx. 2 hours each
Qualifications: IV insertion experience; Ages 18-30; 20/40 (near) visual acuity, or better; US citizen
Contact: Mr. Jonathan Sagan at jonathan.w.sagan@leidos.com
*Study descriptions approved by NAMRU-Dayton’s Institutional Review Board.
HOPE: SPIRITUAL FITNESS INITIATIVE
The Chapel invites you to be a part of its HOPE Spiritual Fitness Initiative. We are excited to get this started and look forward to discussing any questions you may have. Click on the “HOPE Spiritual Fitness Initiative” flyer below and scan the QR code to find future training dates, the application, handbook and sign-up link.
WHAT: HOPE is a peer-to-peer resilience initiative where specialists work to set a positive example for peers, build bridges to helping agencies, model spiritual fitness and serve others. HOPE focuses on leadership development, character formation, embedded resources, spiritual fitness, community service and peer connection.
HOW: Participation will require completion of the application (including commander signature), an interview and final approval from the HOPE Religious Support Team before attending.
WHO: Enlisted and officers who fall under the 88th Air Base Wing.
Catholic Mass:
Wright-Patterson Medical Center Chapel: Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m.
Air Force Institute of Technology: Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Prairies Chapel: Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Prairies Chapel: Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: Before and after weekend Mass, confession is heard in the Blessed Sacrament Room of Prairies Chapel. You may also schedule an appointment.
Catholic Women of the Chapel:
Faith study: Tuesday at 10 a.m., Thursday at 6 p.m., Prairies Chapel Community Center
Monthly meeting: First Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. in Prairies Chapel Community Center
For more information, contact Joan LaPore at CWOC-jlapore5@hotmail.com.
Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) have begun their year at Prairies Chapel Community Center. Please call Joan LaPore at 609-694-3832 or Tiffany Eastman 937-656-8245 with any questions.
Catholic Religious Education
Weekly: Held after 9 a.m. Sunday Mass at Prairies Chapel.
Catholic youth ministry: Activities take place at Prairies Chapel one weekend a month.
Catholic sacramental preparation: Classes are provided for youth and adult requirements.
Contact Catholic Religious Education Coordinator Emily Leigh for more information on any of these programs: 937-321-2518.
Protestant services:
Prairies Chapel: Sunday at 11 a.m.
Address: 6568 Chapel Lane (Bldg. 682), WPAFB, OH 45433 (Properties at Wright Field housing area)
Protestant Women of the Chapel:
Women’s Bible studies
Lunchtime Tuesday at noon in 88th Security Forces Squadron building, Commander’s Conference Room
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Prairies Chapel Community Center
6568 Chapel Lane in Prairies housing – children welcome
Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. in Prairies Chapel Community Center
6568 Chapel Lane in Prairies housing – children welcome
Lunchtime Thursdays at noon in Wright-Patterson Medical Center cafeteria
For information about PWOC, send an email to WrightPattPWOC@gmail.com.
WPAFB Chapel Religious Support Symposium
This one-day symposium is open to all military members, civilians, and contractors who are interested in exploring how faith communities’ impact spiritual readiness, resilience, and the public good.
Topics:
- Religious liberty as a basic human right
- Faith-based approaches to loneliness, mental health & resilience
What to Expect:
Featured Speakers:
Register: Eventbrite Link
Additional information:
The 88th Air Base Wing Chaplain’s Office, also known as the Religious Operations Center, has relocated from Kittyhawk Chapel back to Bldg. 219 (5030 Pearson Road). For chapel info, facility and invocation requests: https://linktr.ee/88abwchapel.
Follow us on Facebook @AirForceMarathon, Instagram @afmarathon, and X @afmarathon for the latest news and announcements.
Air Force Marathon: Race day is getting closer, and the excitement is building. With two months to go until Air Force Marathon weekend, now’s the perfect time to lock in your training, rally your crew, and get race weekend on your calendar. From the 5K to the full marathon, there’s a distance for everyone. Join us this September for an unforgettable weekend!
Blue Streak Time Trial: The Blue Streak Time Trial has operated annually since 1998 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The 10-mile loop course takes cyclists on a scenic route the second Tuesday each month through October. The 2nd Blue Streak Time Trial event is on Tuesday, July 8th and registration is currently open for all events!
History & Heritage: 2025 History & Heritage is officially in season! The next virtual event starts on July 1st, but it’s not too late to sign up! Run, walk, or jog a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon-anytime, anywhere! Whether it’s on your treadmill, your favorite route, or in the park, you can take part in this exciting virtual race. Sign up today or learn more about the series!
Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler: Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler! This year’s featured rocket is the iconic Delta II. Get ready to experience an amazing race this December! Join in person or run virtually from anywhere.
Group Run every Monday at Skeel Avenue: Join us every Monday at 4 p.m. on the Skeel Avenue running path at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Area A) for the Air Force Marathon Group Run. All are welcome to run or walk the distance of your choice on the 2.2-mile out-and-back stretch. Each way is 1.1 miles. A portable restroom is available on-site. Don’t forget to bring your own hydration and nutrition, as needed. See you Monday afternoons, rain, or shine!
Join our community: This Facebook group was created for anyone involved with or interested in the Air Force Marathon, Blue Streak Time Trial, Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler, Museum Mile and History & Heritage Race Series. Whether you need some inspiration, training tips or just want to stay up to date with any news and announcements, this group is just for you.
USO Wright-Patterson offers a variety of programs, including those listed below. More information and sign-up links can be found on our Events page at https://ohio.uso.org/events.
Game & Craft Night: Every Friday Night at the USO (2221 Birch St, WPAFB) 5pm
If you’re looking for a place to play games or be crafty come on out to the USO and join us for a family friendly evening of games, fiber arts and fun conversation.
USO Wright-Patt programs are open to currently serving military (active duty, Guard and Reserve) and family members. Follow us on Facebook (@USOOhio) and join our Wright-Patterson group at https://uso.org/wpafb to stay up to date on all events, or call us at 937-904-0541 for more information.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for a listing of promotions, specials, events, food truck schedules and MORE!
Celebrate the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 130th anniversary! From July 1 through July 31, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win:
- $5,000 Exchange gift card (five winners).
- $3,000 Exchange gift card (five winners).
- $1,000 Exchange gift card (90 winners).
Wright-Patterson Exchange Celebrates 130 Years of Serving Those Who Serve with Recruitment Fair: The Wright-Patterson Exchange celebrates 130 years of serving those who serve—and we’re marking the milestone by hiring heroes! The BX will hosting a Recruitment Fair July 25, connecting Veterans with careers at the Department of Defense’s largest retailer.
Get Ready to Celebrate! One Lucky Exchange Shopper to Win Up to $15,000 Worth of Furniture in ‘Feels Like Home’ Sweepstakes: Celebrate the Exchange's 130th anniversary with a chance to win up to $15,000 worth of furniture from Ashley Furniture for your entire home!
Wright-Patterson Shoppers Save Even More at the Exchange During Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays: Tax-free shopping happens every day at @ShopMyExchange, and Wright-Patterson Exchange shoppers can stack back-to-school savings during their state’s sales tax holiday.
Airman’s Attic: Junior enlisted service members (E1-E6), officers (O1-O3), and their family members can shop for free at the Airman’s Attic. Items available include top-quality uniforms, clothing, children’s items, and small housewares. Please note that retirees are not eligible.Location: USO Center, 2221 Birch St, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433.
Shopping Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 7 PM
Donation Drop-Off Hours:
Wednesday: 2 PM – 6 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Volunteers are always welcome during donation drop-off times, with no minimum time required. For more information, visit the WPAFB Airman’s Attic Facebook page.
The Base Thrift Shop - All proceeds are used to benefit WPAFB and the surrounding communities.
Anyone with base access may shop here!
Location: Bldg. 95, Wright Ave, WPAFB (next to Outdoor Rec.), about 1 mile from the Commissary.
Regular Hours of Operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Consignments: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Important dates: Closed: July 17 - Aug. 11, 2025
Open normal days and hours starting Aug. 12, 2025, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Donations: A donation bin is available in front of the thrift shop for gently used items throughout the summer. For larger donations, please call 937-879-5630 to arrange a drop-off.
Need Funds for Your Organization? The WPOSC Welfare Committee distributes funds monthly to base organizations. Visit wrightpattersonosc.org for Welfare Request Guidelines & the Request Form.
Follow us on Facebook at WPOSC Thrift Shop for weekly updates.