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Jan. 13, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Wright-Patterson Reinstates Trusted Traveler Program

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has reinstated the Trusted Traveler Program after a brief suspension. This change follows U.S. Northern Command’s return the use of the program which was initially suspended one week prior.The Trusted Traveler Program allows
Jan. 10, 2025
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
Jan. 8, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr. on Jan. 9, 2025. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Jan 9: Closed12A (AFMC headquarters)Open 24/715A (State Route 844)Jan 9:
Jan. 3, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. This decision comes as a precautionary measure following recent events in New Orleans
Dec. 20, 2024
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:
Dec. 19, 2024
Lt Col Jack Skoda Celebrates 15 Years of Impacting Cyberspace Professional Continuing Education

Lt. Col. Jack Skoda, a dedicated educator and cybersecurity expert, has recently marked his 15th and final year of impacting the United States Department of the Air Force and joint cyberspace workforce at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). As a professional continuing education
Dec. 18, 2024
AFMC Civilians should prep now for Academic Year 26 Civilian Development

Program applications will be accepted starting Jan. 8 for Academic Year 2026 Civilian Development.
Dec. 17, 2024
Air Force medics need to be ready at a moment’s notice

Readiness and the ability to respond effectively and rapidly to mass casualty events are critical components of being an Air Force medic. When the 88th Medical Group participated in a Ready Eagle II event in fall 2024, those skills were put to the test.Ready Eagle II was a three-day event building
Dec. 17, 2024
Wright-Patt airspace experiences additional drone incursions

Small unmanned aerial systems were spotted in the vicinity of and over Wright-Patterson AFB’s Area A and Area B during the late evening and early morning of Dec. 16 and Dec. 17th. Installation leaders have determined that none of the incursions impacted base residents, facilities or assets. The
Dec. 13, 2024
Wright-Patterson honors 121st anniversary of first powered flight

A ceremony honoring the 121st anniversary of the first powered flight is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Wright Brothers Memorial, located on Wright Memorial Hill near Area B. The event is free and open to the public. 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, Col. Dustin Richards,