• Air Force Marathon Thrives on Spirit of Support and Community

    On Sept. 20, more than 7,600 participants from all 50 states and 11 countries took part in the 29th annual United States Air Force Marathon. Support and encouragement echoed across every mile with volunteers ready to help runners tackle the hills, paths and roads.

  • The 2025 Air Force Marathon drew more than 7,600 competitors Sept. 19-20

    The 2025 Air Force Marathon drew more than 7,600 competitors Sept. 19-20.Races in several distance categories took place on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Wright State UniversityHere’s a look at the top three men’s and women’s finishers

  • Stepping into the Future: Wright-Patt hosts Tomorrow's Airmen

    Twenty-three Delayed Enlistment Program recruits visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for a base tour on July 30. The recruits traveled from Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee to participate in the event.The Delayed Entry Program, or DEP, gives individuals who have enlisted but have not yet

  • Team Wright-Patt: A Model of Teamwork in Emergency Response

     A rapid, coordinated response by members of the 88th Air Base Wing averted a potential tragedy on May 29 when a vehicle caught fire outside Gate 12A.  Their actions highlighted their exceptional teamwork, training, and preparedness

  • Team Wright-Patt kicks off 2025 Honorary Commander program

    The 2025 Team Wright-Patt Honorary Commander program kicked off with an induction ceremony held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. More than a dozen community leaders were recognized during the event which included briefings about the importance of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in our

  • Wright-Patt lands nearly 40 on master sergeant select list

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force announced its newest master sergeant selects May 31 — and the list includes 37 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This year, a total of 4,040 technical sergeants were picked for promotion across the Air Force, a competitive selection

  • Wright-Patt lands 15 on senior master sergeant select list

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force announced its newest senior master sergeant selects March 15 — and the list includes 15 names from Wright-Patterson AFB.This cycle, 1,443 Airmen were chosen for promotion among a pool of 17,419 eligible master sergeants across the Air Force, a

  • Wright-Patt Transitions to Health Protection Condition Alpha

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  Based on the steady decline of new COVID cases over the past six weeks across the state of Ohio, Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, announced today that Wright-Patterson Air Force base has transitioned to Health Protection

  • Two Wright-Patt Airmen respond to distressed Fairborn teen on overpass

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On Nov. 18, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Staton was headed to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to begin his workday at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Little did he know the actions he took before reaching the base’s gate would mean he potentially saved