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  • Col. Sirena Morris, 88th Mission Support Group commander

    The ABCDs of leadership open path to success

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - I recently joined Team Wright-Patt when I took command of the 88th Mission Support Group. It’s my fourth time taking the command flag and fifth in a command position.I believe command is an absolute privilege — it’s not a right, it’s not promised and every day is a test to continue to earn that privilege.The
  • 1st Lt. Joseph Crotty, 88th Surgical Operations Squadron, Ambulatory Procedure Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit clinical nurse

    88 ABW Spotlight

    Name and rank: 1st Lt. Joseph CrottyDuty title: Clinical nurseUnit of assignment: 88th Surgical Operations Squadron, Ambulatory Procedure Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care UnitWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a clinical nurse assigned to the Ambulatory Procedure Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, where I’m responsible for
  • Lane closure planned at Gate 1A

    Lane closure planned at Gate 1A

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The right northbound lane on Spruce Way exiting Gate 1A (Commissary Gate) will be closed Aug. 30-31 for an American Water main and valve repair, the 88th Civil Engineer Group said.The left lane will remain open both days for outbound traffic. Crews will post signs directing motorists around the worksite.The

  • C Street work on tap for natural gas project

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Construction contractors will complete Phase 5 of a natural gas main line installation Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 along C Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, causing one lane to be closed at a time along this stretch in Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Because this portion of C Street has a center-turn

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces special holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours of operation in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Sept. 3 and the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 6(if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn Gate)Sept. 3 open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sept. 6 open 6 a.m.
  • WPAFB Exercise Graphic

    Exercise to limit Area A community services

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson AFB will conduct a training exercise in Area A on Sept. 2, which is expected to impact utilities such as water, power and sewer. Due to the temporary outage, community services will be unavailable during the exercise, to include Wright-Patterson Medical Center, the Base Exchange and
  • Safety Message Banner

    The right equipment, techniques make for safe bike ride

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Traffic safety is of critical importance throughout the year as it represents a tremendous risk to Air Force personnel. It’s essential for bicycle riders and those they share the road with to exercise patience and apply heightened situational awareness at all times.The 88th Air Base Wing’s Safety Office
  • Members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron work to clear a building during an active shooter exercise, Aug. 18 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)

    Base exercises active shooter response

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base went into full lockdown Aug. 18, and first responders rushed to the scene of a simulated active-shooter scenario in the Kittyhawk area.Emergency “Giant Voice” and other electronic notifications, alerted personnel in Area A to follow training guidance and barricade themselves in
  • Master Sgt. Brett Rosebrook, 88th Surgical Operations Squadron, discusses the nonjudicial-punishment process during the additional-duty First Sergeant Symposium on Aug. 17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The symposium was conducted Aug. 16-20. (Contributed photo)

    WPAFB hosts First Sergeant Symposium

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An additional-duty First Sergeant Symposium was hosted Aug. 16-20 on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The symposium served as a steppingstone for NCOs interested in becoming future first sergeants.“A first sergeant is a key leader within a unit who is tasked with advising the commander on personnel issues for
  • Andy Gerspacher, 88th Civil Engineer Squadron

    88th ABW Spotlight

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –Name and rank: Andy Gerspacher, WG-9Duty title: CarpenterUnit of assignment: 88th Civil Engineer SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am part of a team of carpenters that maintains a majority of the facilities on base. We inspect and repair roofs, as well as interior and exterior wall components. We
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