• Chaplain office moves, available for support during holidays

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The base chaplain office, also known as the Religious Operations Center, has moved to the Kitty Hawk Chapel on Area A next to the bowling alley.“The base is moving towards a model of community response called Connected Care and it's an initiative that will

  • Wright-Patterson honors 119th anniversary of first human flight

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A ceremony honoring the 119th anniversary of the first human powered flight is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Wright Brothers Memorial, located on Wright Memorial Hill near Area B. The event is open to the public.Col. Christopher Meeker, 88th

  • Base announces special holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The following facilities and organizations will have adjusted hours in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, as well as Air Force Materiel Command family days Dec. 23 and 30 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec. 23: Open 6

  • More than a road: The story behind Wright-Patt’s Lahm Circle

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Lahm Circle on Area A, the road in front of the Wright-Patt Club and Dodge Fitness Center, honors aviation pioneer Brig. Gen. Frank P. Lahm.Lahm was born on Nov. 17, 1877, in Mansfield, a city located between Columbus and Cleveland. In October, nearly 145

  • Spotlight: Amanda Hatesohl

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Amanda Hatesohl, GS-12Duty title: Protocol specialistUnit of assignment: Installation Protocol Office (Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Research Laboratory)What do you do at Wright-Patt?I facilitate the entire protocol life

  • Don’t get burned by your Christmas tree

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The holidays are a time when families gather and celebrate traditions. For many, one of those traditions is the Christmas tree.While this is by far among the most popular, it can also be one of the deadliest.According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Christmas

  • Drivers, pedestrians must use caution at railroad crossings

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ohio is among the nation’s busiest states in railroad operations. It’s home to nearly 40 railroads that operate thousands of trains every day over 4,500 miles of track and 6,100 public-grade crossings.In 2021, there were 2,145 collisions between trains and

  • WPAFB reduces stormwater flow through low-impact development strategies

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Stormwater management on a large installation requires a multifaceted approach.That includes avoiding dumping any substance down a storm drain that is not stormwater, preventing sediment runoff and reducing stormwater flow through low-impact development

  • Find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer at commissary

    FORT LEE, Va. – Holiday shopping can take quite a bit of time. However, by thinking outside the grocery bag and using your commissary benefit, you can pick up some holiday gifts right from your local store.“You might be surprised by the unique and thoughtful gifts you can find in your commissary,”

  • Festive fur babies can fetch holiday prizes in Exchange pet photo contest

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Pets can get in on some holiday cheer in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars Petcare holiday pet costume contest.Throughout December, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shoppers can dress their fur babies up in their festive finest and submit a photo