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Nov. 8, 2024
Wright-Patt celebrates newest Chief selects

The Air Force has announced its newest chief master sergeant selects – and the list includes 10 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This year's promotion cycle, Air Force officials selected 503 senior master sergeants for promotion out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent.
Oct. 30, 2024
88th Air Base Wing Security Forces to Hold Retirement Ceremony for Military Working Dog

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright Patterson Air Force Base will hold a Military Working Dog Retirement Ceremony in honor of Kerry at the Wright-Patt Club on November 4 at 1:00 p.m. Kerry was born on February 07, 2015, and entered Military Working Dog Training on October 21, 2016. He
Oct. 9, 2024
The Great Power Competition at Wright-Patterson AFB

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - October marks Energy Action Month, a time to reflect on the importance of energy resilience, efficiency, and security for our nation’s military operations. As the U.S. confronts emerging global challenges, particularly within the context of the Great Power
Oct. 9, 2024
A Lookback...The Early Beginnings of Wright Field

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - On April 13, 1926, groundbreaking began on land recently donated to the United States Government from the City of Dayton, Ohio. However, acquiring this land was not the beginning of Dayton’s critical role in the history of aviation rather, it was a concerted
Sept. 26, 2024
September is National Preparedness Month

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - September is National Preparedness Month, and the theme this year is “Start a conversation about Preparedness.” For most people, talking about the “what-if’s” or bad things that could happen isn’t always easy. We may think we’re protecting the people we love
Sept. 21, 2024
Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles

Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles
Aug. 23, 2024
AFCEC, WPAFB invite community input for base Community Involvement Plan

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is committed to continual efforts to ensure human health and a safe environment. The Air Force considers the active, meaningful involvement of community members as essential to the success of this project.Wright-Patterson AFB,
Aug. 2, 2024
USO Show "Come From Far Away" brings 9/11 experiences to life, educates and unites communities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In a world still healing from the pandemic's isolation and challenges, live performances are making a triumphant return, offering a sense of connection and shared experience that has been sorely missed. The USO's latest initiative, the show "Come From Far
July 31, 2024
AFMC soars to inspire generations at AirVenture 2024

More than 200 military and civilian Airmen from the Air Force Materiel Command represented the U.S. Air Force at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture 2024 airshow, July 21-28 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
July 22, 2024
Air Force Materiel Command to highlight Air Force research, test, and development efforts

Attendees at AirVenture 2024 will get an up-close look how the Air Force researches, tests and develops major Air Force weapons systems.