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Birthplace, home and future of aerospace
'Wright-Patt' is one of the largest, most diverse and organizationally complex Air Force installations. Past, present and future are inextricably linked here, from the pioneering flights of the Wright brothers to the development of today's most advanced aircraft and aerial systems. Missions for the base's units vary from acquisition and logistics management, to research and development, advanced education, flight operations, and a vast array of other activities.

Wright-Patterson Top Stories

Aaron Tippin to guest star at Freedom's Call Tattoo 2009

Aaron Tippin slated as special guest performer for Tattoo

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Country music superstar Aaron Tippin will take to the stage Friday, June 26, in a free concert that is part of the Air Force Materiel Command's fifth annual Freedom's Call Tattoo, held on the grounds behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force here.

Wright-Patterson authorizes early release of employees

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In anticipation of accumulating snow and hazardous driving conditions this afternoon and evening, the installation commander here has authorized commanders to implement a staggered early departure of non-base-essential employees beginning at 2 p.m. today.

Airman deploy to Kabul in latest exercise

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The base's latest exercise, held here Jan. 12-14, simulated deployment of 140 base Airmen to Kabul, Afghanistan.

Inclement weather forces cancellation of Pre-Deployment Fair

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Snow and icy roads forced cancellation of the planned Pre-Deployment Fair which was to be held Saturday, Jan. 10 at Chapel 3 here.

Researchers develop robot for automated aircraft ground refueling

AFRL develops robot for automated aircraft ground refueling

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) have begun development of an automated aircraft refueling system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Successful development and testing of the system will provide a feasible alternative to manual refueling of aircraft.

Base families to enjoy Pre-Deployment Fair

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- More than 300 base Airmen and their families have been invited to a Pre-Deployment Fair to be held at Chapel 3 here Saturday, Jan. 10 from noon to 2 p.m.

Temporary closure of Beavervalley Road

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Beavercreek officials have announced a road closure which may impact the commute of base employees who live in Greene County.