NEWS

March 31, 2025
Wright-Patterson AFB School Liaison Tour Tackles Education Hurdles for Military Families

The School Liaison Program recently hosted 18 local school superintendents from surrounding districts for a tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The event aimed to discuss common challenges and explore opportunities for military-connected students.
March 17, 2025
Joining the 1%: Honoring Military Service Commitment

During the ceremony, the future Airmen, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Guardsmen signed their ceremonial letters of commitment and took the Oath of Enlistment, formally committing to serve their country.
Dec. 4, 2024
Former base commander to face trial

The relieved former installation commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been charged and will face a General Court-Martial.
May 12, 2024
Col. Dustin Richards: Q&A with new 88th Air Base Wing commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Dustin Richards took command of the 88th Air Base Wing and installation April 9.Richards, a career civil engineer, arrives at Wright-Patterson AFB from Air Force headquarters in Washington, where he was senior military assistant in the Office of the
Dec. 29, 2023
Installation commander relieved

The commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, was relieved of command Dec. 29 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.
Sept. 5, 2023
Fueling success: How 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron keeps mission moving forward

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron embodies the 88th Air Base Wing’s mission of “strength through support” by providing the safe and effective deployment and management of Airmen and Air Force assets.
June 7, 2023
Reserve Citizen Airman receives civilian valor award

The 88th Air Base Wing presented Lt. Chad Engman, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, with a Command Civilian Award for Valor during a ceremony May 10.
April 3, 2023
Military parents not alone with free program for new families

Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s Family Advocacy office creates New Parent Support Program.
Feb. 2, 2023
Level Up Week returns Feb. 6-10

Registration continues for the 88th Air Base Wing’s Level Up Week, which takes place Feb. 6-10.
Dec. 20, 2022
Hazardous weather could affect WPAFB reporting, operations

Details for handling winter weather at Wright-Patterson AFB.