• 2024 AFLCMC annual award winners

    Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton, Commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) hosted an awards ceremony Thursday, Feb. 27, honoring the accomplishments of individuals and teams across AFLCMC during 2024. Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Galcik served as master of ceremonies.

  • Canada Geese Mating Season: Preventing Conflicts with Geese

    Canada geese typically begin selecting mates and nesting territories from late February to mid-March, laying eggs from March to mid-May. During the 28-day incubation period, they can become extremely aggressive in defense of their nests, even attacking pedestrians. Because Canada geese are highly

  • Basic Meteorology Program Relocated to AFIT

    Did you know the Air Force’s Basic Meteorology Program (BMP) has existed almost as long as the U.S. Air Force? Along with the desire for timely and accurate aviation forecasts, meteorologists were needed to lead weather teams at military bases worldwide to supply resource protection on the ground.

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces 2024 annual award winners

    The 88th Air Base Wing celebrated its top performers during the annual excellence awards ceremony on Feb. 21 at the Wright-Patt Club, where Airmen, Guardians and civilians were recognized for their achievements in 2024.The Hollywood-inspired ceremony featured each group within the wing representing

  • Airman Leadership School honors newest graduates

    Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School honored 28 graduates in a ceremony Feb. 13 at the Wright-Patterson Club.Chief Master Sgt. Jasper Martin, Air Force Materiel Command maintenance management major command functional manager, guest speaker and class mentor, congratulated the

  • Wright-Patterson AFB announces gate changes to ease traffic congestion

    In an ongoing effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve the flow of vehicles, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has announced several key changes to gate operations and traffic patterns. These adjustments are designed to enhance efficiency and ensure the safety of all personnel, residents and

  • 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

  • Earn benefits through public transportation program

    *Updated 5 Feb 2025WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- If you’re concerned about the high cost of gasoline, traffic congestion or air pollution, you may be interested in the Mass Transportation Benefit Program.MTBP makes it possible for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel to be reimbursed