• Wright-Patterson Exchange and H&R Block offer military community 10% off tax

      WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Exchange is offering the military community a stress-free tax season by teaming with H&R Block to provide tax preparation services to military members and their families at a 10% discount.In addition to the discount, H&R Block at the

  • Blue Streak Time Trial registration now open

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Today marks the start of registration for the 2023 Blue Streak Time Trial while also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the event.Time trials will occur on the second Tuesday of each month from April to October. The first time trial will kick off Tuesday,

  • 88th Security Forces to hold military working dog retirement ceremony

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will conduct a military working dog retirement in honor of Morgen at the Security Forces Squadron Supply Bay here at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.Morgen was born on Dec. 8, 2013, and is assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron.

  • Behind the scenes of the 88th Air Base Wing Annual Awards event committee

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing Annual Awards, held Jan. 27 at the Wright-Patt Club, featured draft pick party-style suspense, food, live music, custom jerseys and more. But behind the scenes, an event committee, tasked less than two months beforehand, worked hard up

  • Black ice’: A hard-to-spot killer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--- While no ice is black, the universal term for clear ice on roadways is ‘black ice.”It’s among the deadliest hazards drivers have to contend with during winter months. Motorists must be aware of it and know what to do if they encounter black ice on the

  • Base announces special holiday hours of operation for President's Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The following base facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Material Command Family Day on Feb. 17 and Presidents Day on Feb 20. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary)Feb. 17: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Feb. 20: Open 6 a.m. to

  • Rare open season for Survivor Benefit Plan

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A rare open season for the Survivor Benefit Plan began on Dec. 23, 2022, providing retirees who receive retired pay or former members who are unenrolled and awaiting retired pay the opportunity to enroll now.The open season also allows enrolled retirees, Guard

  • Find excellence, conquer obstacles through team resilience

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It’s reflected in toughness.Life in the military, regardless of branch, is complicated. In some situations, trials in the service and life can seem insurmountable, yet we find ways to make it