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  • 88 DTS does it out of sight and beneath the surface

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron “dominates the dirty work” behind the scenes often finding things that are hidden from view.“When I was deployed to Afghanistan, I had that epiphany as a senior airman/staff sergeant,” said Senior Master Sgt.

  • Marathon registration fees set 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 registration if registered by July 5, prior to the scheduled fourth price increase.Effective July 6, prices for the full and half marathon will increase by $15

  • KUDOS to our Wright-Patt children

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The children of Team Wright-Patt are an integral part of our military families. They show remarkable strength and courage in supporting their loved ones who are deployed to defend our nation. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is incredibly grateful for their

  • Public Notice: Weingarten Rights

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES, AND SUPERVISORS OF EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTED BY AFGE LOCAL 1138, IAM&AW LOCAL 225, OR IAFF LOCAL F-88Publication of this Weingarten Rights notice is required by 5 USC 7114(a)(3).A labor union representative shall be given the opportunity to be

  • 88th Air Base Wing to welcome new vice commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Effective June 26, Col. Travis Pond will assume the role of 88th Air Base Wing vice commander.Born and raised in nearby Washington Court House, Pond joins the command team from Air Force Materiel Command headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where

  • Barkhurst bids farewell as 88 ABW vice commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing is swapping out its second in command.In mid-June, Col. Charles Barkhurst will depart for Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where he will become financial management and comptroller director for U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. He

  • Wright-Patt hosts community reception for local leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing hosted local community and business, leaders, honorary commanders, and elected officials for a community reception   at the Wright-Patt Club on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, May 19.The event, held in conjunction with National Police

  • Wright-Patt’s Defender Challenge highlights military police

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While “military-style” fitness might be a trend for social media influencers or something you see in online advertisements selling coffee or firearms, it was all too real for the Airmen and Marines who participated in the Defender Challenge at the Warfighter

  • ‘Sizzlin’ Summer Savings’ on select meat, produce, grilling items

    FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. – Just in time for those barbecue connoisseurs who are preparing their Memorial Day menus, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is featuring significant savings on select meat, produce and grilling items through its Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for May 22 - June 4.Highlighted in

  • Exchange Shoppers Support AFAF with $500,000 in 2022 Donations

    WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers’ generosity continues to help lift up Airmen, retirees and Air Force families. In 2022, Exchange shoppers worldwide donated more than $500,000 to the Air Force Assistance Fund.AFAF provides financial assistance,