• Wright-Patt hosts Bengals rookies for visit with troops, families

    Rookies from the Cincinnati Bengals visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to engage with Airmen, Guardians and their families, Friday, June 7.The visit began with a tour of the 711th Human Performance Wing and the Signature Tracking for Optimized Nutrition and Training (STRONG) Lab, where the

  • Wright-Patt breaks ground on second child development center

    Just over a year after breaking ground on its first new child development center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base held a second groundbreaking ceremony June 3 for a facility designed to serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.WPAFB currently faces a significant waitlist for childcare, with wait

  • Ushering in spring with a safety celebration

    Spring is a season of sounds. The warm weather carries with it the songs of birds awakened from their cold slumber, the hum of lawn equipment trimming fresh green grass, and the moans of people suffering unnecessary injuries in the great outdoors.The spring and summer months see a significant rise

  • Wright-Patt celebrates newest chief master sergeants

    Wright-Patterson airmen selected for promotion to chief master sergeant were honored during the annual recognition ceremony April 10 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force selected 503 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible

  • ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ career summit coming to Wright-Patt

    Since 2019, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has hosted the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center. This event connects transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. On April 24, 2025, from 9

  • 88 GEG Traffic Planning Team seeks input on base transportation

    The 88th Civil Engineer Group Traffic Planning Team invites all base personnel to share their thoughts on the current transportation system during a series of in-person events. This is a unique opportunity for the Wright-Patterson community to provide valuable feedback on the successes and

  • Wright-Patt to conduct controlled burns on March 2

    Controlled burns are scheduled to take place in several locations on Area A, on March 2, 2025.Controlled burns are beneficial for new vegetation and help reduce the spread of invasive species.The burns will occur between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.While the burns are in progress, those near the

  • Wright-Patterson AFB announces gate changes to ease traffic congestion

    In an ongoing effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve the flow of vehicles, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has announced several key changes to gate operations and traffic patterns. These adjustments are designed to enhance efficiency and ensure the safety of all personnel, residents and

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Presidents' Day

    The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Feb. 14 and Presidents’ Day on Feb. 17, 2025. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Feb 14: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Feb 17: Closed12A (AFMC headquarters)Open