Closures and Operating Hours During Lapse in Federal Funding

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WPAFB & 88 Force Support Squadron Services Status – Lapse in Government Funding 

The following is a status update of base facilities and services, current as of today. Please note that some locations are operating with limited hours or services. Updates will be shared as conditions change.

OPEN

Wright-Patterson Medical Center

  • Hours of operation at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center are not expected to change during a lapse in appropriations.
  • Continuity of health care delivery is the highest priority for the Defense Health Agency and the 88th Medical Group.
  • The dining facility, located on the basement level of the medical center, will operate on its regular schedule. Open 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • You will be able to access your TRICARE benefits and military hospitals and clinics during a lapse in appropriations.
  • You will still have access to military, home delivery, and retail pharmacy services, including those at the 88th Medical Group.
  • Medical and dental appointments and surgeries are expected to proceed as scheduled during a lapse in appropriations. Should any appointment or procedure need to be rescheduled, you will be contacted by the clinic.  
  • All ancillary services including lab, imaging and administration of the flu vaccine will continue during a lapse in appropriations.
  • Specific questions for your care team can be sent through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or by contacting the clinic or appointment line.
  • Check our hospital website at wrightpatterson.tricare.mil for updates.
  • As always, if you need help deciding what type of care you need, call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273).

Commissary

  • Remains open at normal operations and hours

Base Exchange

  • Remains open at normal operations and hours

Education & Training

  • Airman Leadership School: Mon – Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Education & Training: By appointment only (military testing)

Food & Dining

  • Wingman’s 22 BBQ (Bldg. 22): Tue to Fri, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Wingman’s Courtyard Café (Bldg. 620): Tue to Thu, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Wingman’s Sphinx Café (Bldg. 822): Mon to Fri, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Wingman’s Sphinx Coffee (Bldg. 822): Mon to Fri, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wings Bar & Grille: Wed–Fri, 3 to 10 p.m.
  • Wright Bites: Mon–Fri, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dining Facilities

  • 711 Dining Facility: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Flight Kitchen: Daily, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Pitsenbarger DFAC: Breakfast: 6 to 8 a.m. |  Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  | Dinner: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Child & Youth Programs

  • Family Child Care Office: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Horizons CDC: Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Wright Field North CDC: Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Wright Field South CDC: Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Prairies School-Age Program: Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Prairies Youth Center: Mon–Thu, 1:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fri, 1:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Fitness & Recreation

  • Dodge, Jarvis & Wright Field Fitness Centers: CAC-coded entry only
  • Twin Base Golf Course: Daily, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Kittyhawk Lanes Bowling Center: Open with varied hours
  • Rod & Gun Club: Open (varied days/hours)
  • Tennis Club: Open (see FSS website)
  • Outdoor Recreation: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Personnel & Support Services

  • Military Personnel Flight: Career Development, Customer Support, Force Management, IPR (reduced hours)
  • Manpower & Organization: Limited service
  • Military & Family Readiness Center: Limited service
  • NAF Human Resources: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Information, Tickets & Travel: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Honor Guard: Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Official Mail Center: Open (check website for hours)
  • Mortuary Affairs: On call, 937-503-6084

Lodging

  • Wright-Patterson Inn: Open 24/7
CLOSED
 
  • Civilian Personnel Office
  • Valkyrie Café (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force)
  • Auto Hobby Shop
  • Woodshop
  • Dodge Indoor Pool
  • Recycling Center: Area A
  • Recycling Center: Area B
  • Prairie Trace Golf Course (seasonal closure)

Reminder:

Hours and availability may change as appropriations and funding conditions evolve. Please check official base channels or contact facilities directly before visiting.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of the mission.