• 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

  • Earn benefits through public transportation program

    *Updated 5 Feb 2025WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- If you’re concerned about the high cost of gasoline, traffic congestion or air pollution, you may be interested in the Mass Transportation Benefit Program.MTBP makes it possible for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel to be reimbursed

  • Engineering a Legacy: Amir Mott’s Trailblazing Journey in the Air Force

    “Don’t focus on getting promoted,” said Dr. William U. Borger, former Senior Executive Service member at AFRL. “Instead, focus on being the best at what you do for the Air Force, and everything else will follow.”This advice, shared with 24-year-old Amir Mott over lunch, would go on to shape his

  • Reveille and Retreat: Tradition or Just a Routine?

    One of our oldest and most solemn military traditions is to honor our flag.  At specific times in the morning and evening on U.S. military bases worldwide you can hear the signaling of the start of the day or the end of the duty day: Reveille and Retreat. But have you ever wondered why that is?  Have

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas and New Year's

    The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Days and the Christmas and New Year’s holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec 24: Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.Dec 25: ClosedDec 26: