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  • Commissaries continue mission to reduce environmental footprint

    FORT LEE, Va. – As Americans recently observed Earth Day on April 22, the Defense Commissary Agency continues its commitment to reducing the agency's environmental impact.Since 2005, DECA’s environmental program has recycled or diverted over 1.96 billion pounds of solid waste from landfills,

  • The never-ending quest for motorcycle safety

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- You wear your personal protective equipment. You stay on top of your motorcycle’s routine maintenance. You follow all rules of the road when you ride. What more can you do to be a safe rider? A LOT!Safety is one of those things in life that never ends. There

  • Emergency Management encourages flood safety as spring precipitation surges

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio -- Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas, entering flood waters, or remaining after a flood has passed can result in injury or death.Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is

  • Airmen, Guardians can ‘reach out’ for free legal representation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Uniformed Airmen and Guardians facing legal or administrative trouble have resources available to assist them with advice and counsel through the Office of the Area Defense Counsel.  The ADC office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base provides legal assistance

  • Wright-Patt hears from Holocaust survivor

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On April 18, over 70 Airmen and civilians came to Kenney Hall at the Air Force Institute of Technology or tuned in virtually to remember the past events of the Holocaust and hear about the experiences of history first-hand.At the event, Renate Frydman,

  • WPAFB Police Week to honor service and sacrifice

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In observance of National Police Week, May 15-19, the 88th Security Forces Squadron will host a series of memorials and competitions to pay respect, honor, and remember local and base law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifice.“National Police

  • Curl club connects Airmen

                  WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Brad Ashmore competes in curling. You know, that Olympic sport where someone

  • AFMC establishes “Connect to Care” construct

    The Air Force Materiel Command has adapted their helping agency response policy to align with the Department of the Air Force "Connect to Care" construct, providing guidance for addressing sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse support requests across the enterprise.