• DAF launches 2025 Art and Photo Contest

    The Department of the Air Force is set to launch its 2025 Art and Photo Contest March 1, merging two prior competitions. Previously, there were separate art and photo contests with one held in the spring and the other in the fall.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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: