• Altered gate hours, road closures during Air Force Marathon

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will host the Air Force Marathon Sept. 15. Please note the following gate hours and road closures.Area A: Gate 1A (Fairborn)Gate 1A will be open from 4 to 5:30 a.m. for volunteers only. The gate will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as it is part of the marathon

  • Run for the Fallen honors lives lost on 9/11

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Some 1,000 military, civilians, contractors, retirees and family members from the Wright-Patterson community came together to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of 9/11 by participating in the fifth Run for the Fallen on Sept. 11.   Sponsored by the

  • Top notch researchers chosen as AFRL fellows

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently announced that Doug Carter and Dr. Dean Evans were named AFRL Fellows for 2018. These researchers are outstanding in the fields of technology development, transition and research achievements. Douglas

  • Resilient kids, ready Airmen

    One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well

  • SAPR empowers, supports Airmen

    Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.

  • Wright-Patt welcomes runners to the 22nd Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is ready to welcome tens of thousands of runners, spectators and vendors during Air Force Marathon weekend Sept. 13-15, 2018. “We could not be more excited to welcome so many people from all around the country, and even the

  • September is National Preparedness Month; are you prepared

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – National Preparedness Month, is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and is recognized in the United States each September.Chances are, you’ve heard catch phrases throughout your lifetime reminding you of the importance of planning and being

  • Easing gate access traffic flow

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – You had a great night of sleep and you woke up feeling refreshed and energized. You grab your travel mug of coffee, jump in the car, crank up your favorite tunes, and head out to conquer another productive day at work. The sun is shining, life is good… then

  • Senior leadership recognizes newest enlisted promotees

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –Col. Thomas Sherman, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Arbona, 88th ABW command chief, co-hosted a ceremony at the Wright-Patt Club, Aug 30, to recognize Team Wright-Patt’s newest enlisted promotees.  The ceremony