• Base announces special holiday hours of operation for Veterans Day

      The following base facilities and organizations will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Material Command Family Day on Nov. 10 and Veterans Day on Nov. 11 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Fairborn Gate)Nov. 10: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Nov. 11: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.12A (AFMC

  • 88th Air Base Wing evaluates basic readiness skills

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In the early morning darkness Nov. 3, more than 70 Airmen gathered under the lights in the Warfighter Training Center pavilion, anxiously waiting for a long day of training to begin.“The world is a very unstable place,” Wendy Larson, 88th Air Base Wing

  • Leading, motivating through change

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio -- It is no secret that over the last several years, the Air Force has released a multitude of changes, with some being more well-received than others.Those changes ranged from grooming-standard updates – with approval of the highly debated ponytail – and

  • After 3-year hiatus, Retiree Appreciation Day reinforces support network

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing’s Retiree Appreciation Day took place Oct. 28 after three years of not being held due to COVID-19 restrictions.About 130 people and 40 vendors attended the event at the nearby Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center.“One of

  • Airman shares resilient journey to overcoming suicide

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Enjoying dinner at a Waikiki restaurant with great friends sounds like an amazing night in Hawaii. That is exactly what Master Sgt. Veronica Tannery was doing on a beautiful September night in 2019 before she received news that would change her life forever.It

  • Public notice: Weingarten Rights

    This notice is mandated by labor-management agreements between the 88th Air Base Wing and personnel represented by American Federation of Government Employees Local 1138, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 225, and International Association of Fire Fighters Local

  • Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Will McCrary

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Tech. Sgt. Will McCraryDuty title: Section chief, ResourcesUnit of assignment: Air Force Band of FlightWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I am a trumpet player and (NCO in charge) for the music-performance team, Spirit of Freedom, with the U.S. Air

  • Find key services, support at Military & Family Readiness Center

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Military & Family Readiness Center offers a variety of one-on-one services, as well as classes and workshops.All programs and educational classes are designed to enhance your life, improve employability, prepare you for a solid financial future, ready your

  • Honorary Commanders Program returns to Wright-Patt

    Community leaders received a base tour Oct. 12 and were inducted as honorary commanders by their Wright-Patt leadership counterparts at a kickoff event in the Wright-Patt Club.The Honorary Commanders Program objective is to educate local leaders about a unit’s mission and foster a supportive

  • Exchange to recognize America’s heroes with coin giveaway

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In honor of Veterans Day, the Wright-Patterson Exchange will recognize those who selflessly sacrificed for the nation with free challenge coins.This marks the third year Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores will distribute the limited-edition coins to