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  • You should dare to be great

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- I am always inspired when I come across the words Teddy Roosevelt spoke more than a hundred years ago:“It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit

  • Civilian employers are Hiring Our Heroes

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The key to success is often the ability to match one group’s needs with the talents of another. That is the goal of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program — to connect companies that have jobs to fill with transitioning service

  • Best-selling author discusses warrior spirit

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During a visit to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on June 24, speaker and best-selling author D.J. Vanas encouraged military personnel and civilians to apply the warrior spirit as they further develop their careers or leadership skills.Vanas, an enrolled

  • Marathon registration fees to increase after Independence Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With only two months before the Air Force Marathon kicks off, participants can save on their race entry fees if registered by July 5, prior to the scheduled fourth price increase.Registration for the full and half marathons will increase by $10, while the 10K

  • CMSgt Air Force briefed on Wright-Patt facilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass took a pause from the Corona Conference on June 16 to get a look at some of the innovation happening around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Bass toured Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers Rapid

  • Helping Children Understand Deployment

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Has your child ever wondered what it would be like to go on deployment like many of our WPAFB Airmen who deploy all over the world? KUDOS, or Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, is a fun-filled way that allows children to understand why deployments are

  • Prairies Youth Center opens opportunities for youth

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For many children, after school activities are abundant and easy to get involved with. Those activities can range from sports, music, education and many more. The Prairies Youth Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base gives military children the

  • Seasons of Change are Inherent in Leadership

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- As we enter this season of change and the anniversary of my first year as deputy director, I reflect on some of my experiences here at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, especially with those with leadership. Let’s just call these a few leadership lessons from

  • Spotlight: Kelly Neal, GS Civilian

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Kelly Neal, GS CivilianUnits of assignment: 88th Dental SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a Unit Program Coordinator for the 88th Dental Squadron. I assist the commander as an administrative assistant for the squadron. Some key duties