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  • Deployment could impact Medical Center operations

    The departure of 120 Airmen from the 88th Medical Group for a COVID-19 mission in Detroit could temporarily lead to diminished operations at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, base officials said.“Although we will remain open for business and all services will be open, some areas may have to change the number of available appointments that can be
  • Lab chief named 2020 Company Grade Officer of the Year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio- After winning monthly, quarterly and team awards this year, Capt. Stephen LeSage was surprised to hear he had won Company Grade Officer of the Year.“I was shocked,” he said. “When I heard all the great things my fellow CGOs had done this year, I didn’t think I had a chance. They all did amazing things that
  • MEDIA ADVISORY: Wright-Patt Airmen deploy to support FEMA vaccine administration

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the 88th Air Base Wing will deploy approximately 120 Airmen to Michigan to support a state-run, federally supported Community Vaccination Center at the Ford Field in Detroit..The Airmen are assigned to the 88th Medical Group.“The 88th Air Base Wing is
  • AFRL engineer-novelist draws inspiration from history, military service

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Research Laboratory materials engineer Dr. TJ Turner’s recently-released novel is a journey back to a tumultuous period in American history—a time of national divide, bitter resentments, and the impending clash between North and South. But more than that, it is the story of unsung female
  • Mental health providers, leadership partner for deployment resiliency, readiness

    Deployed mental health providers work closely with leadership to help maintain warfighter resiliency and readiness. Service members are away from their usual support systems during deployment, and because the environment and stress puts them in unusual situations, they require innovative and flexible forms of mental health care.
  • Resilient kids, ready Airmen

    One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment. The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well helps Airmen focus on the mission.
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