• Wright-Patt aims to ‘dominate the dirty work’ in 2023

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Dirty work is often thought of as unflattering, tedious or boring – tasks in which you may have to wear certain gear as to not soil or stain your uniform of the day. It’s often overlooked and unappreciated.Those tasks are rarely sought after but vital to

  • 2022 CFC final week: Pledge to be a ‘change-maker’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During this last week of the Combined Federal Campaign, the Wright-Patterson 2022 CFC committee challenges Team Wright-Patt to drive change and help the annual fundraising effort finish strong.  The final day to give using the CFC online system is Jan. 14. Go

  • Guest speaker to honor legacy of MLK Jr.

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Ahead of MLK Day, the 88th Air Base Wing will honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a special guest speaker event Jan. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the USO Center.   The enduring Department of Defense theme for MLK Day is “Remember! Celebrate!

  • Wright-Patterson AFB to close Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. for inclement weather

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in anticipation of the forecasted winter storm expected to move throughout the region during the next few days.Base-essential employees must use Gates 12A and 22B.Only emergency medical

  • Hazardous weather could affect base reporting, operations

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Winter weather may impact reporting procedures and operating hours for base personnel.  “The procedures are based on my principle of fostering a safe, secure and operational environment for conducting the mission, which is vital to defending our nation,” said

  • Wright-Patterson Exchange allowing more time for holiday returns

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers have extra time to make returns as the Department of Defense retailer is extending its return policy for the holiday season.Shoppers will have until Jan. 31 for returns on purchases made from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 at the

  • Wright-Patt lands 8 on chief master sergeant select list

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force has announced its newest chief master sergeant selects – and the list includes eight names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This year, 514 senior master sergeants were promoted among a pool of 2,526 under consideration Air Force-wide, a

  • Commissary features low prices for holiday meals

    FORT LEE, Va. – The Defense Commissary Agency’s sales flyer for Dec. 5-18 offers customers even greater ways to save on fresh produce, meat and holiday treats as they prepare for festive gatherings.Commissaries continue to promote significant holiday savings on whole frozen turkeys for just 68 cents

  • Holiday cooking: Stay safe in the kitchen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The holiday season is a time for bringing people together – with the family dinner being a big highlight of Christmas Day.The 88th Air Base Wing’s safety team wants to provide some tips that’ll keep you and your family safe while cooking for loved ones.While