News

Dec. 29, 2025
Wright-Patterson AFB Hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosted its annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Dec. 19, 2025, at the Wright-Patterson Club.The kick-off opened up with remarks from Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing command chief. As the year
Dec. 22, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas and New Years

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the Federal Holidays of December 24-26 and January 1, 2026, and the AFMC Pass and Liberal Leave Day January 2, 2026. (if not listed, consider it closed):
Dec. 19, 2025
Cookie Drive Delivers Taste of Home

25th annual cookie drive sponsored by the Wright-Patterson Spouses’ Club, benefitting the unaccompanied Airmen and Guardians living in the dorms.
Dec. 18, 2025
Holiday graduation ceremony for ALS Class 26-A

Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School honored 24 graduates in a ceremony December 11 at the Wright-Patt Club.
Dec. 15, 2025
Civilian Development provides leadership, growth opportunities

The Civilian Development program offers a portfolio of educational and leadership training opportunities for civilians at all levels.
Dec. 5, 2025
AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.
Dec. 4, 2025
711 HPW centrifuge simulates spaceflight for astronauts

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) hosted five astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for centrifuge training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The centrifuge, owned and operated by 711 HPW, simulates
Dec. 4, 2025
Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Wright-Patt Dec. 19

The 88th Air Base Wing’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day returns to base December 19th, providing networking opportunities and connecting Miami Valley military retirees with veteran resources.
Dec. 4, 2025
NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
Nov. 25, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Thanksgiving

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the Federal Holiday, November 27, 2025 and the AFMC Pass and Liberal Leave Day on November 28, 2025.