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Sept. 12, 2023
Dayton Dragons host Wright-Patt leadership, service members for American Celebration Night

DAYTON, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons hosted hundreds of military service members and their families for American Celebration Night at Day Air Ballpark on Aug. 26.During a showdown with the visiting Lansing Lugnuts, the Dragons took several opportunities to highlight Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Sept. 12, 2023
National Preparedness Month: Get tips, win prizes Sept. 15 at Exchange

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 2023’s theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3.”In support of National Preparedness Month,
Sept. 12, 2023
AFRL Bluing Trip reinforces community, connections, collaboration in Phoenix

Junior members of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, braved the summer heat to visit Luke Air Force Base and Arizona State University, or ASU, Aug. 8-11, 2023, for AFRL’s annual Bluing Trip.
Sept. 8, 2023
Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s Blood Donor Center gets new location

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Medical Center Blood Donor Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 21, celebrating its new location on the ground
Sept. 8, 2023
‘Give Happy:’ Combined Federal Campaign set to crank up in local community

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Plans are underway for the start of the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in October, allowing service members and civilian workers the opportunity to support thousands of international, national and local charities monetarily
Sept. 7, 2023
Wright-Patt Fire Department honored by Miami Valley Fire Alliance

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A regional association of fire departments honored the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department and Fire Inspector Shaun Bigler individually during a lunch meeting Aug. 23.The Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance, which has a membership of about 20
Sept. 6, 2023
Wright-Patt Credit Union wins top Air Force award for ‘doing it right’

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patt Credit Union was honored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base leadership Aug. 24 for going above and beyond in providing the local Air Force community with superior financial services and education.John Faulkner, 88th Air Base Wing vice director,
Sept. 5, 2023
Wright-Patt program gives emerging leaders broader look at base, mission

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Twenty-four LEADership Wright-Patt graduates were presented with certificates of completion Aug. 24 at a ceremony in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.LEADership Wright-Patt is a program designed for mid-level civilian and military personnel at
Sept. 5, 2023
Altered gate hours, road closures set for race day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will host the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 16. The following gate hours and road closures are scheduled:Area A:Gate 1A (Commissary Gate)The gate will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. as it’s part of the marathon route. Operations
Sept. 1, 2023
Fueling success: How 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron keeps mission moving forward

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron embodies the 88th Air Base Wing’s mission of “strength through support” by providing the safe and effective deployment and management of Airmen and Air Force assets.