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  • Beware of scam charities this holiday season

    DAYTON, Ohio – Although you may want to help charities in need, be cautious of those that are only trying to scam you into giving them money.Scammers know people tend to be more generous during the holidays, making it the perfect time to target their victims. However, don’t let them stop you from

  • Honor Flight Dayton set for road trip

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Honor Flight Dayton is set to take off again Sept. 10 — this time on the road.Seven motor homes carrying 30 World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans will leave Fairborn for Washington. The visit to their respective national memorials is set to take place

  • Dayton, Wright-Patt team up for Big Hoopla

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton community displayed their mutual support and pride for each other on and off the court the week of March 13 amidst the Big Hoopla festivities, culminating in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament First Four. 2022

  • Wright-Patt to celebrate first human flight Dec. 17

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to

  • WPAFB partners with Communities in Schools of Ohio

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Wizards of Wright! partnered with Communities in Schools of Ohio recently to share science, technology, engineering and math expertise with local students.On Sept. 16, North Dayton School of Discovery hosted its first STEM night. The event was held to

  • NASIC volunteers partner with library, support local learning

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During National Volunteer Week, personnel from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center partnered with the Dayton Metro Library to teach local teens about the value of clean water sources through art.The group assembled 500 hands-on activity kits as part

  • Wright-Patt program cultivates leadership capabilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio- A five-month tactical leadership program designed to develop current and prospective leaders at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is continuing this year, despite the challenges of a virtual environment.LEADership (Learned, Enthusiastic, Committed, Dedicated)

  • Wright-Patt volunteers bring Valentines to Veterans

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Volunteers from Wright-Patterson visited the Dayton Veteran Affairs Medical Center to pass out valentines made by local elementary students to veterans during the annual ‘Valentines for Vets’ event.The volunteers distributed valentines to various clinics

  • Dayton Dragons host military appreciation night

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons semi-professional baseball team hosted an annual military appreciation night Aug. 18 at Fifth Third Field culminating with a spectacular fireworks display.The Dragons played an exciting game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, and won the