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Wright Patterson AFB

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About Wright Patterson AFB

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is located 30 minutes northeast of Dayton, Ohio. It encompasses more than 8,000 acres (12.5 square miles) and two runways. The base is home to the 88th Air Base Wing and many tenant organizations, including Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and the National Museum of the United States Air Force. As of 2024, more than 30,000 people work at Wright-Patterson in military or civilian roles. Read on to find out how to transition into your new home at Wright-Patterson AFB.

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