See below for Information & Resources in the event of a potential lapse in federal appropriations.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Facility Operations
88 SFS & Gates
No impacts. All Gates on Area A & B will remain fully manned and open at normal operating hours.
Wright-Patterson Medical Center & 88 MDG
There may be potential delays receiving ancillary or administrative services and increased wait times for medical appointments and prescription pickups.
Patients with scheduled appointments starting Monday, October 2 may receive a phone call or text message notifying them of a change in their appointment status. You can also log in to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to check your appointment status beginning Monday morning – https://patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil/. The determination of an appointment being rescheduled or temporarily canceled will be reviewed by your provider team.
More information will be relayed as it becomes available, including updates through all available resources. You can visit https://www.facebook.com/88thmdg for updates via social media.
Child Development Centers
No impacts. All CDCs will be open on normal schedules.
ID Cards (DEERS)
No impact. FSS MPF will be open with normal operating at normal hours.
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., M-F (Appointment Only)
*Closed First Thursday of every month, Saturday, Sunday, AFMC Family Days and All Federal Holidays.
AAFES & Base Exchange
No impact. The Exchange will have normal operating hours.
DeCA – Commissary
No impact. The Commissary will be fully operational with normal operating hours or until ALL DeCA defense working capital funds cash is exhausted (approx. 60 days).
88 FSS Military Dining Facility and FSS Food Facilities
No impact. The DFAC and NAF food operations will remain open with normal operating hours.
Fitness Centers
Jarvis Gym (Area A)
Requires CAC access with normal hours of operation.
Dodge Gym (Area A)
Closed
Wright-Field Fitness Center (Area B)
Closed
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
No impact.
P: (937) 257-SARC (7272) | 24/7 CELL: (937) 689-2154
E: 88ABW.CVK@US.AF.MIL
Address:
Area A, Bldg. 70
Co-located with the EO Office (Door 10)
5215 Thurlow St.
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Resources
Chaplains MFLAC: (937) 257-3592
Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
24/7 EAP services: 866-580-9078 or at https://www.afpc.af.mil/Airman-and-Family/Personal-and-Work-Life/
To see contingency plans for federal government agencies visit:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/agency-contingency-plans/
Fact Sheet:
https://wpafb.usaf.afpims.mil/Welcome/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/3543031/potential-lapse-in-federal-appropriations-information-resources/
Additional Helpful Links
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations:
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3541241/help-available-for-daf-airmen-guardians-civilians-in-event-of-lapse-in-appropri/
Department of the Air Force Questions & Answer for potential lapse in appropriations:
https://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/2023SAF/DAF_QA_for_lapse_in_appropriations.pdf
DAF Policy Updates:
https://www.af.mil/Policy-Updates/
CONTINGENCY PLAN GUIDANCE FOR CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF AVAILABLE APPROPRIATIONS:
https://media.defense.gov/2023/Sep/12/2003299418/-1/-1/1/GUIDANCE-FOR-CONTINUATION-OF-OPERATIONS-DURING-A-LAPSE-IN-APPROPRIATIONS.PDF
AFPC TOTAL FORCE SERVICE CENTER:
http://www.afpc.af.mil/
U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:
https://www.opm.gov/search#furlough
OMB OVERVIEW & FAQS:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/guidance-for-shutdown-furloughs.pdf
SECAF GUIDANCE, DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY:
https://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/2023SAF/Tab_2_-_Shutdown_SecAF_Guidance_and_Delegations_of_Authority_20210907.pdf