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Wright-Patt Air Base Hosts Active Shooter Drill
7 Sep
Summary
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will conduct a simulated active shooter training.
- The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will temporarily close for the exercise.
- Area residents may hear simulated gunfire and experience traffic delays.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will hold a simulated active shooter training exercise on Wednesday, September 9th. This important drill will take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
To facilitate the training, the museum will be temporarily closed on September 9th. Normal operations are expected to resume on September 10th. The public should anticipate an increased presence of emergency response personnel near the museum.
Residents and commuters in the area may hear alert sirens and simulated gunfire. Temporary traffic delays are also expected. Drivers are advised to plan for alternate routes to avoid disruptions.