Sept. 9, 2022 Wright-Patt welcomes runners to the 26th Air Force Marathon Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is set to welcome more than 11,000 runners, spectators and vendors during Air Force Marathon weekend Sept. 15-17.
Sept. 9, 2022 Stay connected with Air Force Marathon app The Air Force Marathon app is another way race organizers are enhancing the experience for all participants, including runners, spectators and volunteers, with an informative and interactive way to take part in Air Force Marathon weekend.
June 30, 2022 Marathon registration fees to increase after Independence Day WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With only two months before the Air Force Marathon kicks off, participants can save on their race entry fees if registered by July 5, prior to the scheduled fourth price increase.Registration for the full and half marathons will increase by $10, while the 10K
May 6, 2022 World War II paratroop reenactors land at museum The C-47 Skytrains Tico Belle (top) and Placid Lassie approach their drop zone near the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 27, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The two planes were among those used to drop troops on Normandy for D-Day during World War II. (U.S. Air Force
May 6, 2022 Start prepping now to cross finish line WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Sweat, tears, medals and a feeling of accomplishment is what awaits those who cross the finish line at the 2022 Air Force Marathon. Before that, the body should be trained to perform.The Air Force Marathon team provides training programs for the full and half
April 1, 2022 Spread the gift of running to those who serve Anyone who wishes to give to the military can gift a paid entry fee to any junior active-duty, Reserve and Guard enlisted member for the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon.
Feb. 25, 2022 Active-shooter exercise tests emergency response Series of images from a recent active shooter exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Feb. 10, 2022 Compass recycling gives old products new life WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anyone who’s navigated over land in the military has probably used a lensatic compass.Lensatic compasses contain a glow-in-the-dark chemical called tritium, a self-powered lighting source that requires no recharging. The tritium illuminates the compass face
Jan. 27, 2022 Small team, big responsibility When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind.
Dec. 17, 2021 Leaders earn Presidential Rank Award WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Seventeen Department of the Air Force personnel were named 2021 Presidential Rank Award recipients by the Office of Personnel Management. Of those 17, four are from Air Force Materiel Command. Steven Rogers, senior scientist for Automatic Target Recognition