• Wright-Patt man completes hike of Appalachian Trail

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The expedition was 15 trips and 13 years in the making, but Rob Ligas ultimately conquered the Appalachian Trail.This past summer, the Air Force retiree and longtime 88th Civil Engineer Squadron member made a final push through the arduous “100-mile

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Veterans Day

    The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 10 and Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Nov. 13 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Nov. 10 and 13: open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.12A (AFMC headquarters)Open 24/715A (State

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Columbus Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following base gates, facilities and services will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Oct. 6 and Columbus Day on Oct. 9 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Oct. 6 and 9: open 6 a.m. to 7

  • National Preparedness Month: Get tips, win prizes Sept. 15 at Exchange

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 2023’s theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3.”In support of National Preparedness Month,

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Labor Day

    The following base gates, facilities and services will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Sept. 1 and Labor Day on Sept. 4 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Sept. 1 and 4: open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.12A (AFMC headquarters)Open 24/715A

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for July Fourth

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following base gates, facilities and services will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Material Command Family Day on July 3 and Independence Day on July 4 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)July 3-4: open 6 a.m. to 7

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Juneteenth

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The following base gates, facilities and services will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on June 16 and the Juneteenth holiday June 19 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)June 16: Open 6 a.m. to

  • BBB offers tips for planning your vacation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Vacations are a great way to relax, refresh and reset your mind, making you able to return to work with a clear head and take on what lies ahead. Though vacations are great, planning can be stressful and with scammers finding new tactics during vacation

  • 88th ABW announces special holiday hours of operation for Memorial Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours in observance of the Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on May 26 and Memorial Day holiday on May 29.GATES1A (Commissary)May 26: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.May 29: Open 6 a.m. to