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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is located northeast of Dayton, Ohio, and encompasses parts of Greene and Montgomery counties. The base has a rich aviation heritage. The pioneering work of Orville and Wilbur Wright from 1899 to 1903 enabled them to achieve the first manned, powered flight. After their success at Kitty Hawk, they returned home to Dayton, Ohio, where in 1904 and 1905 they perfected their flying skills while turning the Wright Flyer into the first practical airplane capable of fully-controlled flight. They accomplished this work at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, now a part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. From 1910 to 1916 the brothers operated a flying school at Huffman Prairie. Among their 119 students were Henry "Hap" Arnold who commanded the Army Air Forces in World War II, and H. Roy Brown, the Canadian ace who was credited with shooting down the Red Baron in World War I. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been a leader in military aviation development from the time of airplane inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright to today's aerospace age. Source

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Ohio Legislators Tour Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

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By Sarah Pond
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Published July 7, 2026 By Sarah Pond 88th Air Base Wing On June 30, 14 Ohio legislators and staffers attended a tour on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. They attended on this day for the opportunity to understand what Wright-Patterson has to offer within the state of Ohio and the U.S. Air Force, allowing them to share what they learned with their constituents. The tour opened with a briefing from the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, Col.
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No Wrong Door: Integrated Resilience Office Focuses on Access, Connection, and Resilience

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By Rachael Ferguson
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Published July 1, 2026 By Rachael Ferguson 88 ABW/PA Resilience is defined as the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, resilience is a key line of effort in building a ready and resilient force and installation. One way the installation supports that effort is through programs offered by the Integrated Resilience Office (IRO).
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Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Wright-Patt Aug. 28

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Published July 1, 2026 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The 88th Air Base Wing’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day returns on Friday August 28th, providing networking opportunities and connecting Miami Valley military retirees with veteran resources.
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Base announces special holiday operating hours for July 4, 2026

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Published June 30, 2026 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day, and the AFMC Pass and Leave Day on July 6th (if not listed, consider it closed): GATES 1A (Commissary Gate) July 3: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 6: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 12A (AFMC headquarters) Open 24/7 15A (State Route 844) July 3: Closed July 6: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 26A (Commercial Traffic Only) July 3: Closed July 6:...
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Celebrating the newest Technical Sergeant selects at Wright-Patt

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By Alyssa Janeway
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Published June 29, 2026 By Alyssa Janeway 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Friends, family and base leadership came together at the Wright-Patterson Community Center on June 26 to honor the selectees during a base-wide release party, celebrating their major career milestone. Col. Jason Okumura, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, closed the event with remarks, offering the newest tech sergeant selectees’ words of encouragement. “This is a team sport,” Okumura said.
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Sweat Smarter, Not Harder, for USAF Marathon Weekend

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By Lisa Riley
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Published June 29, 2026 By Lisa M. Riley Whether you are a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, the time to start training for the U.S. Air Force Marathon race weekend is here. Marathon weekend is Sept. 18-19 and features races for every distance, age, and ability. Friday night kicks off with the 1-kilometer Tailwind Trot for ages 4 to 12, followed by the 5K for athletes ages 4 and older. These events occur at Wright State University’s Nutter Center.
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88th Air Base Wing welcomes new command team

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By Ashley Richards
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Published June 16, 2026 By Ashley Richards 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The 88th Air Base Wing welcomed a new leadership team during a joint change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 16. During the dual ceremony, Col. Jason Okumura assumed command of the 88 ABW from Col. Dustin Richards, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Vollmer assumed responsibility from Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine as the wing’s senior enlisted leader.
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Base announces special holiday operating hours for June 19, 2026

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Published June 16, 2026 By 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the Federal Holiday on June 19, 2026, and the 88th Air Base Wing Goal Day (if not listed, consider it closed): GATES 1A (Commissary Gate) June 19: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 22: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 12A (AFMC headquarters) Open 24/7 15A (State Route 844) June 19: Closed June 22: Open 26A (Commercial Traffic...
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From Partners to Friends: 2025 Honorary Commander Cohort Completes Capstone

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By Lisa Riley
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Published June 12, 2026 By Lisa M. Riley 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs While the Honorary Commander program is designed to facilitate professional engagement between military leaders and their civilian counterparts, it became clear during the close of the 2025 Team Wright-Patt program that those professional relationships had developed into genuine personal friendships.
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Wright-Patt celebrates newest Master Sgts 2026

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By Ashley Richards
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Published June 8, 2026 By Ashley Richards 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Air Force has released its list of master sergeant selects for the latest promotion cycle, which includes 42 technical sergeants assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Friends, family and base leadership came together at the Wright-Patterson Community Center on June 5 to honor the selectees during a base-wide release party, celebrating their major career milestone. Col.
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