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Feb. 5, 2025
Engineering a Legacy: Amir Mott’s Trailblazing Journey in the Air Force

“Don’t focus on getting promoted,” said Dr. William U. Borger, former Senior Executive Service member at AFRL. “Instead, focus on being the best at what you do for the Air Force, and everything else will follow.”This advice, shared with 24-year-old Amir Mott over lunch, would go on to shape his
Jan. 24, 2025
Recognizing exceptional allies of the SAPR program

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office's mission is to provide assistance, advocacy, support and empowerment to those who have experienced sexual assault and harassment, while working to prevent sexual violence in the community through education and
Jan. 21, 2025
AcqDemo Life Cycle Training Course to prep workforce for upcoming expansion

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a series of virtual AcqDemo Life Cycle Training courses starting Jan. 27, open to all current and projected AFMC AcqDemo supervisors and employees.
Jan. 16, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on January 17 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Jan 17: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Jan 20: Closed12A (AFMC
Jan. 13, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Wright-Patterson Reinstates Trusted Traveler Program

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has reinstated the Trusted Traveler Program after a brief suspension. This change follows U.S. Northern Command’s return the use of the program which was initially suspended one week prior.The Trusted Traveler Program allows
Jan. 10, 2025
Reveille and Retreat: Tradition or Just a Routine?

One of our oldest and most solemn military traditions is to honor our ﬂag. At specific times in the morning and evening on U.S. military bases worldwide you can hear the signaling of the start of the day or the end of the duty day: Reveille and Retreat. But have you ever wondered why that is? Have
Jan. 8, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr. on Jan. 9, 2025. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Jan 9: Closed12A (AFMC headquarters)Open 24/715A (State Route 844)Jan 9:
Jan. 3, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. This decision comes as a precautionary measure following recent events in New Orleans
Dec. 20, 2024
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas and New Year's

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Days and the Christmas and New Year’s holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec 24: Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.Dec 25: ClosedDec 26:
Dec. 19, 2024
Lt Col Jack Skoda Celebrates 15 Years of Impacting Cyberspace Professional Continuing Education

Lt. Col. Jack Skoda, a dedicated educator and cybersecurity expert, has recently marked his 15th and final year of impacting the United States Department of the Air Force and joint cyberspace workforce at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). As a professional continuing education