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  • Old Pistols take down Young Guns in annual wellness ‘Challenge’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Old Pistols outdueled the Young Guns this summer in their annual health, wellness and networking “Challenge.”With a roster of majors, master sergeants, GS-14 civilians and above, the Old Pistols captured the 2023 title by rolling up 310,890 points –

  • Using the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wright-Patterson Medical Center will be implementing their new Electronic Health Record (EHR), MHS GENESIS, on June 3, 2023. Included in the new EHR is a new patient portal which replaces the current TRICARE Online Patient Portal currently in use.Secure

  • Eat some greens, save some green with Salad Wednesdays at Wright-Patterson

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Exchange is making it easier to eat healthy for less with Salad Wednesdays. Wright Patterson diners save $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange and Express locations. MILITARY STAR cardholders can stack

  • History & Heritage Race showcases MB-2 Bomber during third race of 2023

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The MB-2 (NBS-1) Bomber will be the third retired aircraft to headline the 2023 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning May 1.The event marks the third of six virtual races during the series’s third season. Each event

  • Registration now open for inaugural Museum Mile

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Lace up those sneakers! Registration for the first Museum Mile, honoring the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary, kicked off March 20. Hosted by the Air Force Marathon, the 1-mile, family-friendly event will take place May 11 at the

  • Tricare fee increases for 2023 revealed

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--- Some military families will see a rise in their health care costs come January, even as they’re stretching their dollars to cover higher prices for food, fuel and other necessities.Generally, if you’ve been paying out-of-pocket for Tricare in 2022, you’ll pay

  • Keep sun safety in mind to prevent skin cancer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Whether you spend time outdoors hiking, swimming or just relaxing in the backyard, limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays must be a priority.According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in