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  • Eye safety and the solar eclipse

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States (including Ohio), and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The

  • Hiring Our Heroes: Providing employment opportunities for those who served

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force preaches mission first, people always. It provides Airmen and their families with a network, purpose and paycheck.So what happens when it’s time to move or just time to move on? How do the bills get paid?On April 4, the Wright-Patterson Air Force

  • Wright-Patt Women’s Initiative Team strives to eliminate barriers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A small yet mighty group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is leading change for women in the workplace.The Women’s Initiative Team is a barrier analysis working group under the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Directorate that focuses on

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With a theme of “Taking Care of Our Own — For Airmen and Guardians, By Airmen and Guardians,” the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base begins March 18 and runs through April 26.The annual AFAF drive raises funds for affiliated

  • 17 students complete international partner course at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Defense Security Cooperation University’s School of Security Cooperation Studies recently taught an in-resident international partner foreign military sales training class for 17 students representing nine different countries and NATO.DSCU’s School of Security

  • AFIT using proactive education to enhance civil engineer readiness

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineer School recently completed the inaugural offering of the Engineer Readiness Planning Seminar.The four-day course is designed to provide tactical civil engineer leaders with the skills and knowledge to plan

  • Leaders discuss security priorities for Western Hemisphere

    DOD's top priority is defense of the U.S. homeland against growing multidomain threats posed by China and Russia but emerging technologies are also posing new challenges to strategic stability, defense leaders told Congress.

  • 2023 AFLCMC Annual Engineering Awards - Winners List

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The AFLCMC Engineering Directorate held its 2023 awards ceremony on Feb. 21 at Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenney Hall. The ceremony celebrated excellence among team members, with 19 awards presented to both military and civilian Airmen. Lily Arcusa,

  • Dodge Fitness Center extends hours of operation

    Dodge and Jarvis Fitness Centers are now available 24/7 for uniformed service members and their adult family members 18 or older, service retirees, and Department of Defense civilian employees.