• First sergeant overcomes severe wound with resilience

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In December 2004, Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell joined the Air Force in Security Forces as a military working dog handler.In 2011, during his deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Seekell was conducting a routine foot patrol

  • First Sergeant of Year known for 'tenacity, openness, kindness'

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — It’s not that often the following is written: “_______________ is, without a doubt, the finest _______________ I’ve had the opportunity to work with,” but that’s exactly what has been said about Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, the 88th Air Base Wing’s

  • 88th Air Base Wing personnel earn Air Force, AFMC honors

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio- Members of the 88th Air Base Wing captured several Air Force Material Command awards for 2020, while a unit finished second for a prestigious Air Force honor.“I continue to be amazed by the extraordinary men and women I have the privilege to serve,” said Col.

  • Mission statement targets objectives

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing is charged with accomplishing a multitude of challenging missions every day, and having a strong, renewed mission statement that captures its goals is aimed at reminding teammates they have a crucial part in delivering a successful

  • 2021 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 15

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio —  With a theme of “Taking Care of Our Own – For Airmen and Guardians, By Airmen and Guardians,” the 48th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base kicks off March 15 and runs through April 23.The annual AFAF campaign raises

  • Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year brings maturity to work

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Having joined the Air Force at age 22, Staff Sgt. Valerie Graw brought more life experience than a typical recruit and a considerable work ethic to her career. Her achievements and positive mindset won her the 88th Air Base Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year

  • Commander addresses base to provide COVID-19 update

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base March 3 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.Miller was joined by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Crowder, the 88th Medical Group’s Public Health

  • 88 CPTS flight chief named 2020 Senior NCO of the Year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Master Sgt. Monique Tyler was in disbelief to learn she had been picked as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.“My initial reaction to learning I had won was a wave of shock and disbelief,” she said. “I was also amazed,

  • Commander updates Wing's strategic plan

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, has launched a new strategic plan for the Wing.Under this new plan, Miller initiated an effort to update the Wing’s mission, vision and lines of effort, as well as developed organizational