About
The Wright-Patterson Air Force Ball is an annual formal event hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association’s Wright Memorial Chapter in partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It is held each September at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, and serves as a major celebration of Air Force heritage, service, and community.Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433
Evening Itinerary
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Cocktail Reception
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Dinner
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8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: After Party Reception
Attire
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Military Attire: Mess Dress or Semi-Formal
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Civilian Attire: Tuxedo or Suit and Tie; Evening or Cocktail Dress
Dining Options
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Beef: Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Reduction *Has Dairy and Nuts, Gluten Free
- Fish: Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Lime Buerre Blanc *Has Dairy and Nuts, Gluten Free
- Vegetarian: Butternut Squash Ravioli *Dairy / Nut / Gluten Free
All meals will be served with twice baked potato (Vegetarian option has no cheese or bacon) and honey glazed carrots
Theme:
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Digital Sky: Honoring the Global War on Terrorism Era
Event Registration
Guest Registration for the 2026 Wright-Patterson Air Force Ball is complete. Thank you to all those that registered and we look forward to see you at the musuem.
Sponsors
AFA Wright Memorial would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 2026 Wright-Patterson Air Force Ball
This event and others like it are possible to due Wright Memorial Chapter's great annual sponsors.
