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  • Enjoy winter outdoor activities safely

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Winter weather is upon us, but that’s no reason not to get out and enjoy what the outdoors have to offer.Winter sports and activities are special because they’re available for only a short time. Here are some tips to help maximize your time outdoors safely

  • BE FIT in New Year with tips, resources from Exchange online hub

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities have health and fitness resources at their fingertips all year with the online BE FIT 360 Hub.The Exchange’s BE FIT 360 program focuses on holistic wellness, and the BE FIT 360 Hub

  • Divorce, custody and driving: What you need to know

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Legal Assistance Office should be your first stop when considering legal separation, dissolution of marriage or divorce.Our legal assistance attorneys are here to help you get started – whether that’s finding and starting the “pro se” packets online (“pro

  • ‘Situational and adaptable’ protocol will keep you in good standing

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- What is protocol? This question eludes many an individual – especially in the public sector – and often has people scratching their heads.Well, hopefully, these few tidbits will help further your understanding of what it means in a military environment and

  • Beloved faculty member retires after 47 years at AFIT

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anthony Palazotto, distinguished professor of aerospace engineering within the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management, retired in December after 47 years.Palazotto received the distinguished professor title in 2011

  • WPAFB hosts 10th powerlifting competition

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The sounds of thunderous cheers and clanging weights was thick throughout Wright Field Fitness Center during a recent powerlifting competition on base.Puffs of chalk waft around as competitors coat their hands before attempting a lift.It was a day in which

  • Wright-Patterson AFB to close Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. for inclement weather

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in anticipation of the forecasted winter storm expected to move throughout the region during the next few days.Base-essential employees must use Gates 12A and 22B.Only emergency medical

  • Hazardous weather could affect base reporting, operations

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Winter weather may impact reporting procedures and operating hours for base personnel.  “The procedures are based on my principle of fostering a safe, secure and operational environment for conducting the mission, which is vital to defending our nation,” said

  • 88th Air Base Wing Year in Review

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - As this year comes to a close, we take a look back at 2022 and highlight mission success, key accomplishments and how the host unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base provides “Strength through Support.”Throughout December, we’ll step back in time to relive