Base Directory Line: Call the Base Directory Line at 937-257-1110 for a listing of the most commonly used telephone numbers on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Civilian Health Promotion Services – April 24-30: CHPS is offering FREE cardiac-risk profile (glucose/cholesterol), body-composition (Bodpod/InBody) and blood-pressure screenings, as well as OBSERV skin analysis, to Air Force civilians only. Schedule an appointment in our office at Wright Field Fitness Center or visit during walk-in hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday and Friday.

Enroll in our base-wide spring challenge! This six-week event is designed to encourage increased walking and physical activity throughout the day. The challenge is open to all Air Force civilians. Enroll now at USAFwellness.com. Click on the “Steps to better health” flyer below to learn more.

This week’s virtual briefings include “Stress Less: Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout” on April 30 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and “Wellness on a Mission Series – Part 4: Sleep More, Stress Less” on April 30 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Here’s the ZoomGov login information:

www.zoomgov.com/j/1612413852?pwd=UFFvNzhPWE40QXppNHpOL1hKTnhDZz09
Meeting ID: 161 241 3852
Passcode: CHPS

For details, click on the “Civilian Health Promotion Services” flyer below.

Contact CHPS at 937-904-9359 or sarah.cramer.1.ctr@us.af.mil for more information about its services or the spring challenge.

Motorcycle kickoff event – April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – The 88th Air Base Wing’s Safety Office is hosting Motorcycle Safety Day on April 26 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The event will consist of a motorcycle mentorship class/ride and “Saved by the Helmet” presentation by Motorycle Ohio. The 88 ABW commander has approved it as an alternate-duty location.

Active-duty military members who attend the morning classroom session and participate in the afternoon group ride will receive their annual preseason briefing and five-year refresher training credit, as mandated in Department of the Air Force Instruction 91-207, “The Traffic Safety Program.” Civilian personnel who ride motorcycles are highly encouraged to attend so they may gain potential lifesaving knowledge and skills.

Sign-in for the class/group ride will start at 9 a.m. For more info, contact Kristopher Grilley (937-904-3093) or the Wing Safety Office at 937-904-0888.

ATTENTION, motorcycle enthusiasts – There’s a new Facebook group for WPAFB military and civilian personnel who like to ride (or just like) motorcycles. You can join at www.facebook.com/groups/wpafbskyriders. The group’s main goal is to make connections with others who have the same passion, learn how ride (fundamentals), brush up on skills and, most importantly, enjoy the ride.

April is designated as “Month of the Military Child,” and the Military & Family Readiness Center would like to highlight the important role Team Wright-Patt's children play in the military community.

EVENT: Little Heroes Recognition Ceremony
PURPOSE: To recognize children for their sacrifice during or following a parent’s deployment.
DETAILS:

• Date: April 26
• Time: 4 p.m. (arrival of participants), 4:30 (ceremony start), event goes until about 6 p.m.
• Location: Wright-Patt Club
• Award: Each “Little Hero” will receive a medallion and certificate.

POCs: Master Sgt. Joseph Gillispie at joseph.gillispie@us.af.mil and Staff Sgt. Shayne Pitt at shayne.pitts@us.af.mil

Unit leaders and community supporters are invited to recognize and cheer on our Little Heroes. For more info, click on the event flyer below.

Come join the Wright-Patt Chess Club for its weekly meeting April 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Bookery Games in Fairborn (15 W. Main St.) right outside Gate 1A. Please bring your own chess set and clock. POC: veronika.zilajeva@us.af.mil.

AIR FORCE ASSISTANCE FUND – campaign ends April 26 – Two weeks ago, Wright-Patterson AFB sat at only 30% of its $73,369 goal. Over the past few years, participation rates among military members have dropped from about 30% to below 5%. There are many times we decide to put off until tomorrow what we can do today, and we simply forget when life happens. The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is an opportunity to take care of our own, and it would be incredible to see more give just a little rather than a few giving a lot.

AFAF’s charities do phenomenal work and strive to take care of fellow Airmen and Guardians. The Air Force Aid Society has helped 7,600 Airmen in a single quarter, while other affiliated charities continually help the surviving spouses of retired Airmen and Guardians. We can play a part in those stories by simply giving what we’re able today – because we may be the ones who need assistance tomorrow.

If your unit keyworker has already reached out but you haven’t yet donated, consider doing so today. Or if you prefer, you can simply give online at 2024 AFAF Campaign (qgiv.com). With this link, you’ll be able to locate your unit when donating and WPAFB will be credited.

For more information, visit www.afassistancefund.org. You can also reach out to the installation project officers: Master Sgt. Lindsey Duggins at lindsey.duggins@us.af.mil or Master Sgt. Jay Perez at johnmarth.d.perez.mil@health.mil.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – Wright-Patt’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team has numerous events planned for the base community. Read the full news article here. For details, click on the “SAAPM calendar” below.

Teal Tuesdays – Every Tuesday in April, base personnel are encouraged to wear teal, supporting survivors of sexual assault.

SAPR Serves – Every Thursday in April from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the SAPR team will serve lunch at Pitsenberger Dining Facility to connect with Airmen and Guardians, primarily dorm residents. 

April 26 - Strike Out Assault & Abuse – The SAPR team is co-hosting a free bowling and information fair with Wright-Patt’s Integrated Resilience Office on April 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kittyhawk Lanes on Area A. There will be a drive-thru car seat inspection in partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital and static emergency responder vehicles on display. Attendees can compete for door prizes, connect with other Base Helping Agencies and potentially challenge a first sergeant to a game of bowling.

Join in to help take a “step forward” and highlight the power of acts that can bolster prevention, increase reporting and promote advocacy for a safer workplace community. For questions about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month activities, contact the SAPR office at 937-257-7272 or 88abw.cvk@us.af.mil. SAPR website: www.wpafb.af.mil/units/sapr. You can also post the updated “SAPR flyer” below around your units.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 27 – The 88th Security Forces Squadron is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. What is Take Back Day? It’s an opportunity to empty your medicine cabinet of old, expired or unused prescription medications with no questions asked. If you would like to drop off your prescription medications, head to the Properties at Wright Field Housing Office in the Prairies on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Can’t make it on the 27th? No problem. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to learn more and find a year-round disposal location near you.

Wheels of Wonder (Touch a Truck) – April 30 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Wright-Patt Child & Youth Programs will close out Month of the Military Child with “Wheels of Wonder.” The event takes place in military housing across from the Prairies School Age Care Program facility. For details, click on the “Wheels of Wonder” flyer below.

SOES and vRED (action required) – The Air Force urges all Airmen and Guardians to take action to access their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Online Enrollment System and virtual Record of Emergency Data to ensure beneficiary elections and designations are current. This is a mandatory annual requirement due no later than April 30 –

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance: You can obtain more information about your Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance via the SGLI Online Enrollment System. SOES can be accessed by logging into https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect and clicking the SOES link under the Benefits tab.

Record of Emergency Data: This document contains emergency contact information should you become severely ill, injured, wounded or deceased. It also allows you to designate the Person Authorized to Direct Disposition of your remains, beneficiaries for death gratuity and arrears of pay. You can obtain more information about your vRED on myFSS or update via AFPC Secure applications: https://afpcsecure.us.af.mil/PKI/MainMenu1.aspx.

AFIT furniture available – The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Strategic Force Studies still has a lot of office furniture available in good condition that could use a new home. There are roughly 22 rectangle desks (60”x24” with built-in power), three L-shaped desks (60”x60”), three white boards (4x8 feet), 11 filing cabinets (two and three drawers), four wardrobe cabinets and 10 desk hutches (60-inch with light). No office chairs are available. If interested in any of the furniture, contact Master Sgt. Joel Willitzer at joel.willitzer@us.af.mil or via Teams to schedule a time to see or pick it up. All furniture is on the AFIT campus at Area B. This furniture is government-procured so it must stay on base and be used for official purposes only.

World Maternal Mental Health Day community walk – May 1 – From 8:30-10 a.m. on the walking path near the Air Force Institute of Technology (Area B), there will be a community walk for people experiencing postpartum depression or those who want to learn how to help someone facing it. The event’s goal is to provide a day to raise awareness for maternal mental health conditions of postpartum depression and anxiety. Multiple Base Helping Agencies are set to take part, including: Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s Labor & Delivery team, Mental Health, Family Advocacy, and Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms (POEM of Dayton), a local community organization. Collaborative artwork stations will also be set up. Organizers will create two pieces to share with the community and showcase the Maternal Mental Health Advocacy theme for 2024: “Stronger Together.” For more info, click on the “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day” flyer below.

Asian American Pacific Islander Cross Cultural/Leadership Talk (Teams) – May 1 – Wright-Patterson AFB’s Special Observance Committee will host an Asian American Pacific Islander Cross Cultural/Leadership Talk from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Teams. The theme is “Advancing leaders through innovation.” The discussion will feature Col. John Kurian, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander; Atul Phadke, chief of the 88th Air Base Wing Cybersecurity Office and a lieutenant colonel in Air Force Reserve Command; and Lt. Col. Halei Wong, a Women’s Health Clinic flight commander at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. For more info about the event, contact Jonathan Navarra at jonathan.navarra.1@us.af.mil or 808-554-0826.

AFMC Spouse & Family Virtual Forum: Relocation and Sponsorship – May 1 at 3 p.m. – Spouses, family members and organization sponsors are invited to learn more about helpful resources during relocation and/or enhance your unit’s sponsorship program. Air Force Materiel Command will host the ZoomGov forum. For details and login information, click on the “AFMC Spouse-Family forum” flyer below.

Calling all WPAFB financial managers – May 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Air Force Materiel Command’s Financial Management team and the American Society of Military Comptrollers Aviation Chapter invite you to enroll today for the 27th annual Professional Development Institute on May 2 at the Wright-Patt Club. Network with hundreds of FM professionals and get the latest from top leaders in the field. For more info, click on the “ASMC Mini PDI” flyer below.

International Fair 2024 – May 2 – Wright-Patterson’s International Spouse Group cordially invites you to attend International Fair 2024 on May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Hotel. The event is an annual tradition at Wright-Patterson, where many partner nations assigned here provide food and entertainment from around the world. This year, the International Spouse Group brings together 21 countries to participate. You can bring co-workers, family and friends for a wonderful annual treat. For details, click on the “International Fair” flyer below.

Wright Way Toastmasters virtual meetings – Are you freaking out about public speaking? Toastmasters can help you improve your speaking skills, develop and present ideas more effectively, deliver better presentations and gain self-confidence. The program targets speaking, listening, thinking on your feet, giving and receiving feedback, planning, motivation and team-building in a supportive environment. Join new and experienced speakers at noon May 7 and 21 for meetings in person or on Zoom. Email keithallen2211@gmail.com for any questions and the meeting ID number.

Vanpool info sessions (Teams) – Learn how utilizing commuter benefits toward vanpooling at WPAFB can help you save money and time. Remaining info sessions, sponsored by Commute with Enterprise, are set for 10 a.m. May 8 and 22. Here’s the Microsoft Teams login information:

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 245 366 439 038
Passcode: Ln3h2z

Locust Street closure (May 13) – Locust Street near Wright-Patterson Medical Center will be closed May 13 to accommodate parking for the Child Development Center ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Gate 1B (Springfield Street) – May 13-17 – During this year’s “Bike-to-Work Days,” Gate 1B will be open normal operating hours 7-9 a.m. In addition, the 88th Security Forces Squadron will keep the gate open 3:30-5:30 p.m. for outbound traffic only. Bikes, motorists and pedestrians can use the gate during these hours.

National Police Week – May 13-17 – The 88th Security Forces Squadron will host a series of memorials and competitions to pay respects, honor, and remember local and base law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifice. Team Wright-Patt members can participate and compete in several events:

• May 13 – opening ceremony from 8-9 a.m. – Base leaders will give opening remarks at 8 a.m. in Defenders Grove, Bldg. 295. Inclement weather location: S4 warehouse (back of Bldg. 295).
• May 13 – K-9 competition at 10 a.m. – Come out to Bldg 1235 (Area A) to watch 88 SFS and local law enforcement K-9 teams compete.
• May 14-15 – Combat Arms Shooting Competition at 8 a.m. – Participate in this year’s shooting competition at the 88 SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility, Bldg. 296. Competitors in the top 10% earn medals once scores are finalized. Any U.S. military member may compete. Sign up through MS Teams: 1) click on link here: EIC Sign Up 2) click the EIC Excel document 3) add your information to Excel document 4) close the Excel document 5) You are now done.
• May 15 – Police Week Golf Tournament – Join in a two to four-player, best-ball scramble at Twin Base Golf Course. Sign-in starts at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8. Deadline to register is May 14. To register, email paul.simmons.9@us.af.mil and michael.kowalke@us.af.mil.
• May 15 – Cops and Cars EXPO from 4-6 p.m. – Come out to Prairies base housing community park to see the latest technology and equipment local law enforcement agencies and 88 SFS Defenders use to keep communities safe. There will be a food truck, guest appearance by Chase from Paw Patrol, K-9 demonstrations and more. Want to show off your car at the EXPO? To reserve a limited spot, email Staff Sgt. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.mackey.1@us.af.mil. Note: You must have your car parked by 3:30 p.m. Address: 641 Chapel Lane in Riverside (Bldg. 234).
• May 16 – Defenders Challenge from 9 a.m. to noon (series of individual and team events) – Teams of 4-5 can sign up to battle in a series of physical challenges with a 25-pound weighted vest to see who finishes in the top 3. The challenge takes place at the Warrior Training Center. This event is open to all military organizations and law enforcement agencies, including civilians. Keep an eye out for registration info.
• May 17 – Ruck to Remember at 7:30 a.m. – Join 88 SFS in a 5K ruck march to honor the fallen. It will begin at 7:30 a.m. from Defenders Grove, Bldg. 295. Participants are not required to wear a ruck; however, if you do, organizers recommend a 35-pound limit. Only unit guidons or U.S. colors are permitted during the ruck march. No registration required.
• May 17 – closing ceremony at 11 a.m. – 88 SFS will close out Police Week with a formal remembrance ceremony in Defenders Grove (Bldg. 295). Inclement weather location: S4 warehouse (back of Bldg. 295).

For more information about WPAFB’s Police Week, contact Tech. Sgt. Brian Anderson, 2024 planning committee lead, at brian.anderson.53@us.af.mil.

Defense, Space, IT, Cyber & Intel Hiring Fair – May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – The Ohio National Guard Employment Enhancement Program will sponsor the Defense, Space, IT, Cyber & Intel Hiring Fair on May 14 at the Wright-Patt Club. It’s open to all active duty, Guard, Reserve, veterans, civilians, contractors and experienced professionals installation access. Employers (federal agencies and contractors) will be focused on hot job opportunities at WPAFB, around Dayton, the local area and nationwide. RSVP required and upload your resume to https://transitioncareers.com/event/wpafb. For details, click on the “WPAFB Defense-Space-IT-Cyber-Intel Hiring Fair” flyer below.

Unofficial photos – Want an official-looking photo for your SharePoint, email or Microsoft Teams account? Has the base studio denied your request for an official photo because you don’t meet the Air Force instruction requirement? Take advantage of an unofficial photo event. Photographers from 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs will provide high-resolution, professional, official-looking photos that can be used for email, internal directories, Microsoft Teams, roster boards and other uses. To learn more, visit www.wpafb.af.mil/Welcome/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1450658/88-abw-public-affairs-photo-studio.

Upcoming unofficial photo events:

• May 17 from 9-11 a.m.
• June 14 from 9-11 a.m.

Location: Area B at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall Auditorium. *Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are not offered.*

Greater Dayton Chapter of Blacks in Government’s scholarship window is open. GDC of BIG will again offer three $1,000 scholarships (Greater Dayton Chapter BIG scholarship for high school seniors, Paul Schooler Memorial scholarship for full-time college freshmen, and Honorable Leonard T. Stone scholarship for full-time college sophomores or juniors). The deadline to apply is May 17. Scholarship winners will be announced June 3.

To request a scholarship application, reach out to any Blacks in Government member or Cheryl Bradley, the scholarship chair, at cebrad0918@gmail.com.

Greater Dayton Chapter of Blacks in Government meets the second Thursday every month from 6-7 p.m. at Dayton Metro Library’s Burkhardt Branch (4704 Burkhardt Ave., Dayton). The GDC-BIG meeting gives government employees a chance to interact, advocate, engage with the community, and promote equal opportunity and professional development. You can also join via Teams at BIG Membership Meeting. Conference ID: 268 056 610 364 (passcode: MGGvxs). The meeting is open to all military, civilians and contractors working in local, state and federal government. For more information, contact GDC-BIG President Damon Smith at mrdzs@att.net or 210-838-8666. Become a BIG member at: https://tinyurl.com/GDCBIGMEMBER (Google Forms). Always THINK BIG!

Lincoln Statue dedication – May 22 – Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to attend a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. for the Lincoln Statue on Dayton VA Medical Center grounds. The nonprofit American Veterans Heritage Center collected over $250,000 to commission the 10-foot statue, which honors President Abraham Lincoln for his vision to care and support veterans. Lincoln Park and the statue will be located adjacent to Bldg. 120 at the corner of Ohio and Kentucky avenues on the DVAMC campus. To learn more, visit https://americanveteransheritage.org.

Vets Moving Forward – May 22 from 3-7 p.m. – Wright State University Student Union – Vets Moving Forward is a free annual event focused on connecting veterans with resource organizations and jobs in the greater Miami Valley. The 2024 event will feature Resource Fair and Job Fair areas. In addition, veterans can sign up for services through a Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center Enrollment Fair. For more information, visit www.vetsmovingforward.org or click on the “Vets Moving Forward 2024” flyer below.

NAMRU-Dayton change of command and retirement – May 31 – Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton is conducting a change of command and retirement ceremony May 31 for Capt. Walter “Lunar” Dalitsch III, who will be relieved by Capt. William Howard. Attendees should RSVP by May 3 at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=846655&k=0A65440F7E52. For questions or more information, contact Lt. Mahamat Babagana at mahamat.babagana@us.af.mil.

Wright-Patterson Junior Force Council invites all WPAFB civilian and military personnel to take part in the annual Young Guns vs. Old Pistols Wellness Challenge, which runs through June 5. YGvOP features friendly competition and networking opportunities between the Wright-Patt community’s junior and senior members. Register here. Click on the “Young Guns vs. Old Pistols” flyer below for more info. Be sure to join our Teams page for updates and news on upcoming opportunities. Contacts for the Young Guns vs. Old Pistols competition: Thomas Stang (thomas.stang.1@us.af.mil) and Shevon Barnes (shevon.barnes@us.af.mil). WPJFC POC: President Brittany Sommers-Woods at brittany.sommers-woods.1@us.af.mil.

Summer Civilian All-Call – Aug. 15 – The annual Wright-Patterson Trainee All-Call is set for Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bass Lake Lodge. Formerly known as the annual Trainee Picnic, this is a base-wide event open to trainees across all functional areas and anyone with less than three years of experience. There will be food trucks, fun activities and a chance to network with senior leaders at WPAFB. Organizers need volunteers who can take the initiative and lead from the front. Both the event and support planning count as official-duty location work as endorsed by the 88th Force Support Squadron. If you’d like to be on the volunteer committee, email zachary.moore.36@us.af.mil.

AFLCMC Installation Contracting Division end-of-fiscal year procedures – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Installation Contracting Division will make every effort to execute all Wright-Patterson AFB host and tenant unit base operating support requirements and National Air and Space Intelligence Center direct support. To ensure obligation of expiring funds by the end of fiscal year 2024, Installation Contracting Division established procurement timelines based on requirement value and complexity (click on the link above for more information).

U.S. Air Force Academy LEAD Program – The Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program is an ongoing effort to give the best and brightest Airmen and Guardians (active duty, Reserve and National Guard) the opportunity to excel by offering them appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy and Academy Prep School. It’s designed for enlisted Airmen to go to the Academy for four years and commission as officers. Requirements for the next class year (graduating in 2029):

• Not past 23rd birthday on July 1, 2025
• U.S. citizen
• Unmarried with no dependents
• Of good moral character

More information can be found at www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/enlisted or by contacting 2nd Lt. Spencer Johnson at 719-493-0010 or spencer.johnson@afacademy.af.edu. You can also reach out directly to the LEAD office at USAFA_LEAD@afacademy.af.edu or 719-661-8428.

Dodge Fitness Center has new staff hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (same 24/7 services as Jarvis Fitness Center). All authorized patrons 18 and older must come to Dodge Fitness Center during staff hours to have their CAC coded for 24/7 access. For more info, call 937-257-4225.

Base Thrift Shop – Donate, consign, shop. Spring cleaning? Donate or consign unwanted items at the Thrift Shop. Anyone with base access can shop at our store. All Base Thrift Shop proceeds are used to benefit WPAFB and surrounding communities. We’re in Bldg. 95 along Wright Avenue (next to Outdoor Rec), about a mile from the commissary. Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Consignments take place 9:30-11:30 a.m. on a walk-in basis. Call 937-879-5630 during business hours for more information. Check us out on Facebook at WPOSC THRIFT SHOP to see our weekly updates.

Ultimate Frisbee every Friday afternoon – A friendly game of ultimate Frisbee is played every Friday at 4 p.m. on the soccer field by Jarvis Fitness Center. If you wish to be placed on the distribution list, contact Chad Kimmel at chad.kimmel.1@us.af.mil. All skill levels are welcome.

Defense Commissary Agency news releases:

• Extra big savings hit stateside commissaries during May sidewalk sales
• Planet vs. plastics: DeCA supports movement to help protect the environment

RTA updates Area B bus times for Route 6 – The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is running a FREE Tripper shuttle service with two morning and afternoon runs. Six stops on Area B are connected to the Properties at Wright Field housing area and RTA routes 1, 6 and 2 (connecting west, downtown and east Dayton; Centerville, Kettering, Oakwood, Riverside and other neighborhoods). Click on the “RTA Tripper” flyer below for routes and times.

Save your vehicle from the salt this winter, skip gate traffic, and support reliable and accessible transportation at WPAFB. Consistent ridership will improve and expand service. Federal employees can get their bus fare fully covered through the Mass Transportation Benefit Program.

WPAFB Tripper schedule:

AM route

Airway/Woodman (7:15 & 8:15) – pickup at Taco Bell
Off-base housing (7:20 & 8:20) – pickup at Donatos Pizza
AFRL/RY Bldg. 600 (7:30 & 8:30) – drop-off at Visitor Center
AFIT Bldg. 642 (7:35 & 8:35) – drop-off at Kenney Hall
USAFSAM Bldg. 840 (7:40 & 8:40) – drop-off at North parking lot flagpole  
AFRL/RQ Bldg. 146 (7:45 & 8:45) – drop-off on Skyline Avenue parking cutout
Wright Field Fitness Center (7:50 & 8:50) – drop-off at West front doors
AFRL headquarters (7:55 & 8:55) – drop-off at glass bus stop (Loop Road and 5th Street)

PM route

AFRL/RY Bldg. 600 (3:50 & 5:10) – pickup at Visitor Center
AFIT Bldg. 642 (3:55 & 5:15) – pickup at Kenney Hall
USAFSAM Bldg. 840 (4 & 5:20) – pickup at North parking lot flagpole
AFRL/RQ Bldg. 146 (4:05 & 5:25) – drop-off on Skyline Avenue parking cutout
Wright Field Fitness Center (4:10 & 5:30) – pickup at West front doors
AFRL headquarters (4:15 & 5:35) – pickup at glass bus stop (Loop Road and 5th Street)
Off-base housing (4:25 & 5:45) – drop-off at Donatos Pizza
Airway/Woodman (4:30 & 5:50) – drop-off at Taco Bell

Your support equals a dramatic “quality of life” improvement for WPAFB! Contact Rachel Kinard at rachel.kinard@us.af.mil or 432-210-2954 for more information. You can also send feedback for stops and times to be added or adjusted.

EARN BENEFITS THROUGH PUBLIC-TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

If you’re concerned about the high cost of gasoline, traffic congestion or air pollution, you may be interested in the Mass Transportation Benefit Program.

MTBP makes it possible for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel to be reimbursed up to $300 a month for utilizing public transportation as a means to travel to and from work.

The program is open to all civilian employees (appropriated and nonappropriated), military members and reservists on active duty. Contractors are not eligible.

The Mass Transportation Benefit Program is limited to vanpools, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and Greene CATS Public Transit riders. Carpools do not meet reimbursement criteria.

Compensation is paid in the form of vouchers and debit cards funded through the Department of Transportation, 88th Force Support Squadron officials said. Personnel normally receive vouchers on a quarterly basis and must sign for them.

Registration and program participation are simple. An eligible employee or service member adhering to all governing rules and regulations via public transportation submits an application package to Program Manager Shawnetta White of the 88 FSS Civilian Personnel Office, who will forward it to DOT.

To obtain an application or more information, contact her at shawnetta.white@us.af.mil or 937-904-3272.

Area defense counsel – You’re never alone. Contact Capt. Jessica Rucker, Wright-Patterson AFB’s ADC. She and Senior Airman Hailey Leonard, defense paralegal, are here to help you navigate derogatory allegations. Call or email for an appointment at 937-257-7841, hailey.leonard@us.af.mil or jessica.rucker.1@us.af.mil@us.af.mil. Click on the “ADC flyer” below for more info.

Civilian Personnel Office – Are you an appropriated civilian employee with an HR question? Perhaps you’re planning to retire soon and curious about the process, or maybe you had a name change recently and are wondering how to update your records? Our staff members are available to advise and guide you through the variety of administrative processes you might encounter during your federal service. If you have an HR question, call 937-904-3326, visit us in Bldg. 2 or reach out via email at 88fss.fsca.workflow@us.af.mil.

The “DAF365 Hub” is your go-to website for all things Office 365, providing a wealth of information, training resources, troubleshooting guides and more. Whether you’re a seasoned O365 user or just getting started, The Hub offers a comprehensive collection of insights, tips and best practices to help you leverage Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and other O365 applications effectively. Simply visit DAF365 Hub - Center for: MS Office, Teams, Email, SharePoint/OneDrive - Home (dps.mil).

The WPAFB Admins Info Teams channel is open to administrative professionals at WPAFB, their mentors and anyone with an administrative role. General questions can be submitted to the channel for assistance from knowledgeable members of the WPAFB Admins Info team, which caters to Wright-Patt administrative professional needs.

Medical Center Garden cleanup – April 27 – The 88th Medical Group will sponsor a garden cleanup event beginning at 9 a.m. and volunteers are needed. The Wright-Patterson Medical Center Garden is on Redbud Lane just beyond the parking lot across from Wright-Patterson Inns. Bring your gardening gloves and favorite tools to help make this event a success. Refreshments, snacks and some tools will be provided. Anyone with base access is welcome.

PHA process change – Effective through Sept. 30 only, Wright-Patterson periodic health assessments will be outsourced to the Virtually Integrated Patient Readiness and Remote Clinic.

Steps for service member to complete a PHA:

1. Once you complete your periodic health assessment questionnaire, you will contact the Virtual Appointment Management Office to make an appointment at 844-VMEDCEN (863-3236) to complete your PHA. This includes the mental health assessment as well.
2. Once scheduled, you will be ready to complete the virtual appointment as instructed on the appointment day. Additional instructions are provided by VAMO staff.

Geographically separated units: The VIPRR team WILL accomplish your complete PHA. You WILL NOT have to schedule a separate appointment with your off-base provider, unless you have a personal need to. If you have individual medical readiness labs/immunizations that need updating, send to our Base Operational Medicine Clinic org box: usaf.wright-patt.88-mdg.mbx.bomc@health.mil.

For additional details, refer to the base-wide email sent April 10.

Pediatrics: Summer will be here before you know it. Visit the Pediatrics Clinic for your well-child exams, school/summer camp physicals, and sick-care needs. Schedule through the appointment line by calling 937-522-APPT or visit the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to book online.

Contraceptive Clinic: The walk-in Contraceptive Clinic, located inside the Women’s Health Clinic, is open Fridays from 7:45-11:15 a.m. It’s available to beneficiaries ages 16 and older. No appointment is necessary, but wait times vary as this is a first-come, first-served clinic.

From Kimberly Watson, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility chief: According to Tony Robbins, American author, coach and speaker: “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”

This month’s PULSE Check is Holocaust Remembrance: DEIA+PULSE+Check+-+Holocaust+Remembrance.pdf (percipio.com). Take a few moments to watch this short video titled “Planning for difficult conversations.”

***CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS***
June will be here before we know it and that means it’s time to start planning special observance activities for Pride Month. Master Sgt. Darcy Mixon (darcy.mixon.1@us.af.mil) and Raymond Dirieto (raymond.dirieto.2@us.af.mil), our points of contact this year, are looking for volunteers to assist in planning and executing activities.

LGBTQ+ Pride 5K Fun Run & Walk – June 13 – The AFRL/RX LGBTQ+ Resource Group is hosting WPAFB’s 5th annual LGBTQ+ Pride 5K Fun Run & Walk at Eastwood MetroPark in Dayton (1385 Harshman Road) on June 13. Registration opens at 3 p.m., followed by the race at 3:30. The event is free and open to anyone. Logo T-shirts will be on sale at registration. Awards go to the top three finishers. Register at https://pride.dayton.run. POC: martha.carter-gerakines@us.af.mil.

Get involved: The Black Employment Strategy Team meets the fourth Wednesday every month and would love for you to join in via ZoomGov:

www.zoomgov.com/j/1616362438?pwd=YXZqTlcxYWppYkpiZnBPanAxNnhRZz09
Meeting ID: 161 636 2438
Passcode: 2662

AFMC DEIA help: Air Force Materiel Command’s DEIA Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team is working on a presentation and looking for help. If you are of Hispanic origin, can you please share a picture of yourself? HEAT is building a mural of Air Force members (civilian & military) who happen to be of Hispanic origin to illustrate the point that those Americans come in all colors. POC: Olga Mendoza-Schrock at olga.mendoza-schrock@us.af.mil.

We continue to look for special emphasis program managers to lead Team Wright-Patt’s Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team, LGBTQ+ Initiatives Team and Pacific Islander/Asian American Community Team. If interested in learning more about leading HEAT, LIT or PACT, contact Affirmative Employment Program Manager Dawn Mubaslat at dawn.mubaslat.1@us.af.mil. This is a great opportunity if you’re interested in making a change, forming and fostering collaborative relationships, helping mitigate or eliminate barriers, and supporting our mission of creating a workplace based on merit, dignity and respect.

The Air Force e-learning site has migrated to Percipio: https://usaf.percipio.com/admin/areas/f0598f64-1868-440c-b4c7-96a935742b55/subjects. You can visit to learn more about diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility topics.

AFLCMC FOCUS WEEK (registration open) – through April 26 – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Focus Week features over 130 courses. Most are delivered virtually by AFLCMC experts who provide direct knowledge of current systems and programs. Attendance is open to military, civilian and contractor personnel (contractors must request approval from their government POC). For a full list of courses and registration instructions, visit the Focus Week homepage. You can direct questions or comments to Jason Sibrel at jason.sibrel@us.af.mil.

*NEW* Focus Week class to improve business acumen and negotiations: AFLCMC’s Acquisition & Business Intelligence team is offering a new class titled DL OTH The Contractors Playbook and Industry Motivations. The final virtual session is set for 10 a.m. April 26. This class will enable attendees to quickly research the financial health of publicly traded primes and uncover impactful cost, inflation, labor and supply chain benchmarking data. These metrics inform negotiations and allow government teams to proactively craft strategies. This is critical information for contracting, program and financial management personnel, but the class is open to all government employees. Register in ACQNow.

Visit the ABI SharePoint (Acquisition & Business Intelligence (ABI): Enabling awareness, understanding & application (dps.mil)) for additional business acumen intelligence. Simply request access when prompted and it will be granted to government personnel. Contact Michelle Bonerigo at michelle.bonerigo@us.af.mil with questions.

Air Force Green Belt Training Course – Looking for ways to improve efficiency in your work center, whether it be the time taken to complete a task, quality of what you’re giving partners and stakeholders, or a more cost-effective means? Well, we have a great opportunity for you! Get Green Belt-trained. For details, click on the “CI2 Green Belt Online Course” flyer below.

This e-learning course is provided for free by OpusWorks.com to all Airmen/Guardians (active duty, Guard, Reserve) and federal employees in the Air Force and Space Force. It’s comprised of self-paced modules and offers a flexible and cost-effective way to increase training availability. Plus, the course may be taken on a personal device – Air Force network access is not required.

To register, visit https://usaf.opusworks.com/usaf
You will need your supervisor’s email address, your DOD ID number (use this for the student ID number) and *process manager email address. 

*Wright-Patterson Air Force Base process managers:
Mary Moore, AFMC master process officer (mary_lou.moore@us.af.mil)
James Colvin, AFLCMC process manager (james.colvin.10@us.af.mil)
Barbara Shephard, 88 ABW process manager (barbara.shephard.5@us.af.mil)

Military tuition assistance counseling events – Register via AFVEC Events. POC: wpafbeducation@us.af.mil:

• Initial/follow-up TA counseling (virtual): April 30 at 9 a.m. (first on Microsoft Teams)
• Initial/follow-up TA counseling (virtual): May 7 at 8 a.m.
• Initial/follow-up TA counseling (virtual): May 14 at 1 p.m.
• Initial TA counseling (in person): May 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Bldg. 50 (Area B). Session includes real-time, hands-on, step-by-step process to completing a TA request. Events also open to individuals seeking follow-up TA counseling.

SkillBridge briefing events – Participants register via AFVEC Events. Supervisors and commanders by appointment only: wpafbeducation@us.af.mil:

• SkillBridge briefing – mandatory for participants (virtual): May 14 at 9 a.m.
• SkillBridge briefing – mandatory for participants (in person): May 28 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Bldg. 50 (Area B)
• SkillBridge briefing – supervisor & commander roles and responsibilities (by appointment only): Email wpafbeducation@us.af.mil to schedule an appointment.

Walk-in advising locations and hours – Find out when and where you can walk in to talk with an Education Services adviser and save-the-dates for upcoming tuition assistance, SkillBridge, Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, and other briefings and events: WPAFB Education Services advisers walk-in locations & hours and briefing events. POC: wpafbeducation@us.af.mil.

Education & Training is offering the following courses. All classes are offered at no cost and available to military and civilian personnel. Class registration is through https://myetms.wpafb.af.mil. For more information, call 937-904-4801 or send an email to 88fss.fsdet.training@us.af.mil.

Course title – John Maxwell: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (virtual) April 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Course number: MWEMGT0007003SU
Description: In “The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork,” Maxwell shares the vital principles of team-building necessary for success in your business or organization. This course will empower you with the “how-tos” and attitudes for building a successful team.

Course title – Microsoft 365: There’s an App for That (virtual) April 25 from 9-11 a.m.
Course number: MWECPS0009009SU
Description: An introduction to Microsoft Office 365, this course welcomes users of all skill levels. It explores accessing Office 365 productivity apps online, helps users obtain a basic understanding of web/cloud-based Office 365 products, and offers tools to make your daily routine much more productive and effective.

Course title – Metacognition: Thinking about Thinking (in person) April 25 from 1-4 p.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0015000SU
Description: The human mind is built to think. Some of us do it better than others. Everyone can learn how to think better. Critical thinking is done with depth, clarity, logic and precision. It attempts to connect information patterns to patterns of thought – either to solve a problem, generate ideas or come up with creative concepts. When thinking critically, viewpoints are examined, as well as the biases, data and concepts driving them. This instructor-led course introduces critical-thinking concepts and skills upon which participants can build better thinking.

Course title: Developing Emotional IQ (in person) April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon
Course number: MWEPDV0011500SU
Description: Have you ever wondered why some high-IQ people flounder and those of modest IQ do surprisingly well? There’s a reason for this: emotional intelligence. This course explores a different way of thinking about intelligence and how it can strengthen our personal and professional lives. Emotional intelligence consists of self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, self-motivation, empathy and social dexterity. This instructor-led course explains the history and science behind how we think. It also provides suggestions for improving emotional intelligence. Learning what scientists have discovered can make you happier, healthier and more intuitive, leading toward a more intellectually enriched life.

Course title: Microsoft Excel Level 1 (virtual) April 30 from noon to 4 p.m.
Course number: MWECPS0009100SU
Description: This course introduces the skills necessary for productive development of spreadsheets, as well as managing and enhancing multiple worksheets, charts, files and graphics. Students will explore the Excel environment, create simple formulas, and copy and move data. Each participant will also learn how to work with ranges; format numbers, text and cells; and use the Office Assistant, page setup, AutoFormat and online help.

Course title – Metacognition: Thinking about Thinking (virtual) May 1 from 8-11 a.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0015000SU
Description: The human mind is built to think. Some of us do it better than others. Everyone can learn how to think better. Critical thinking is done with depth, clarity, logic and precision. It attempts to connect information patterns to patterns of thought – either to solve a problem, generate ideas or come up with creative concepts. When thinking critically, viewpoints are examined, as well as the biases, data and concepts driving them. This instructor-led course introduces critical-thinking concepts and skills upon which participants can build better thinking.

Course title: Creating Synergy in Your Teams (virtual) May 1 from noon to 3 p.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0008300SU
Description: To be successful, teams must adopt a “we will win” mindset. “Creating Synergy in Your Teams” addresses how to build a climate of trust to facilitate work relationships. This instructor-led course was derived from the highly acclaimed book: “Leadership Challenge” by Kouzes and Posner. The course provides practical applications that can be adopted immediately to strengthen teams for success and growth.

Course title: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 (in person) May 7 from 8-11:30 a.m.
Course number: MWECPS0010000SU
Description: In this course, students will receive hands-on instruction on the basic operation of Microsoft PowerPoint. It covers the user interface and features used to format and modify slides, as well as options for presenting a slideshow.

Course title: Developing Emotional IQ (virtual) May 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0011500SU
Description: Have you ever wondered why some high-IQ people flounder and those of modest IQ do surprisingly well? There’s a reason for this: emotional intelligence. This course explores a different way of thinking about intelligence and how it can strengthen our personal and professional lives. Emotional intelligence consists of self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, self-motivation, empathy and social dexterity. This instructor-led course explains the history and science behind how we think. It also provides suggestions for improving emotional intelligence. Learning what scientists have discovered can make you happier, healthier and more intuitive, leading toward a more intellectually enriched life.

Course title: Microsoft Outlook (virtual) May 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
Course number: MWECPS0009800SU
Description: This course covers emailing basics and etiquette. Students will use Outlook to compose and send email, manage contact information, and schedule appointments, meetings and tasks. They’ll customize the Outlook environment, calendar, and mail messages and also track, share, assign and quickly locate various Outlook items. Best practices in folder use and creation of rules will be shown to students so they may effectively manage their daily emails.

Course title – Microsoft 365: There’s an App for That (virtual) May 9 from 9-11 a.m.
Course number: MWECPS0009009SU
Description: An introduction to Microsoft Office 365, this course welcomes users of all skill levels. It explores accessing Office 365 productivity apps online, helps users obtain a basic understanding of web/cloud-based Office 365 products, and offers tools to make your daily routine much more productive and effective.

Course title – Metacognition: Thinking about Thinking (virtual) May 13 from 1-4 p.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0015000SU
Description: The human mind is built to think. Some of us do it better than others. Everyone can learn how to think better. Critical thinking is done with depth, clarity, logic and precision. It attempts to connect information patterns to patterns of thought – either to solve a problem, generate ideas or come up with creative concepts. When thinking critically, viewpoints are examined, as well as the biases, data and concepts driving them. This instructor-led course introduces critical-thinking concepts and skills upon which participants can build better thinking.

Course title: Microsoft Excel Level 2 (virtual) May 14 from noon to 4 p.m.
Course number: MWECPS0009200SU
Description: Each student will learn to manage data by use of advance filters. Students will complete activities enabling them to learn how to display data on spreadsheets using conditional-formatting charts, advance-charting features and pivot tables.

Course title: Foundations of Trust (virtual) May 14 from 1-4 p.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0010500SU
Description: This course gives the participant a concise definition of trust and how to achieve it. Students will learn to improve communication and productivity by increasing the ability to develop, restore and extend trust in their key relationships through effective communication.

Course title: Generations in the Workplace (virtual) May 15 from 9-11 a.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0012700SU
Description: Navigating the generational workplace has become increasingly more difficult over the past few years. “Generations in the Workplace” attempts to explain why. This fun and interactive instructor-led course guides attendees through the four generations that comprise Wright-Patterson AFB: traditional, baby boomer, Generation X and millennials. Students will be able to explore characteristics of each and learn how to combine the generations into stronger and more productive teams.

Course title: Microsoft OneNote (virtual) May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon
Course number: MWECPS0009900SU
Description: This course is designed for users who take notes, create continuity books, document research, and use automated tools to organize and manage those documents. Students will create, edit, organize and enhance notes/documents and also integrate them with other applications using Microsoft OneNote.

Course title – Invest in Yourself: Civilian Opportunities (virtual) May 16 from 9-11 a.m.
Course number: MWEPDV0013500SU
Description: Interested in learning what’s available at the current point in your career to help you develop and prepare for the next level? Join us for this two-hour session provided by the 88th Force Support Squadron’s Education & Training Section covering the various aspects and options of workforce-development programs, courses and opportunities – from the Air Force level down to WPAFB.

Course title: Microsoft Excel Level 1 (virtual) May 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
Course number: MWECPS0009100SU
Description: This course introduces the skills necessary for productive development of spreadsheets, as well as managing and enhancing multiple worksheets, charts, files and graphics. Students will explore the Excel environment, create simple formulas, and copy and move data. Each participant will also learn how to work with ranges; format numbers, text and cells; and use the Office Assistant, page setup, AutoFormat and online help.

See the 2024 Training Delivery Course Catalog, training schedule and more on the FSDET Customer SharePoint. For more information, call 937-904-4801 or email 88fss.fsdet.training@us.af.mil.

NOTE: Schedules are subject to change due to low enrollment or delays.

For other scheduled courses:
Course Catalog schedule

Course Catalog 2024:
WPAFB Education & Training Course Catalog 2024

Explore other Education & Training events, programs and services:
WPAFB E&T events, programs and services

Final science fairs of 2023 – Have you been interested in volunteering but time keeps getting away from you? The Science Fair Program through the WPAFB Education Outreach Office has three final local science fairs in need of volunteers.

Never volunteered with the Education Outreach Office before? No worries! The office and school in question will get you spun up.

The final three science fairs are:

May 8 from 9:20-11:45 a.m. – Trebein Elementary School (1728 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, 45385)
5th grade – 50 students participating
10 judges needed

May 8 from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Waynesville Elementary School (659 Dayton Road, Waynesville, 45068)
6th grade – 125 students participating
10 judges needed

May 9 from 9:20-11:45 a.m. – Trebein Elementary School (1728 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, 45385)
3rd grade – 50 students participating
10 judges needed

Worried about taking leave to cover your volunteer time? You can refer to DOD Instruction 1400.25V630_AFI 36-815, “DOD Civilian Personnel Management System: Leave” for more information, specifically:

(7) Volunteer activities

(a) Excused absence may be granted to employees participating in management-sponsored volunteer projects (e.g., education mentorship or tutoring programs).

(b) This provision does not apply to time spent on volunteer activities not sponsored by management. Volunteer activities not sponsored by management may be promoted through established leave programs and the flexibility offered through alternative work schedules.

In short, this leave approval has been delegated to the first-level supervisor. If the first-level supervisor is agreeable to allowing their employee(s) to volunteer, the hour code is LN for any leave systems.

For more info about the Science Fair Program or to volunteer for this opportunity, contact Kimberly Stultz-Dehart at kimberly.stulz.ctr@us.af.mil or 937-938-4861.

For questions about volunteering, volunteering opportunities or guidance, reach out to Jessica Neidigh at jessica.neidigh@us.af.mil or 937-938-4867.

Volunteers needed for multiple research studies – Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory at Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton conducts human-subject research to better understand and mitigate challenges and threats aerospace-operational environments pose to service members. Research areas include visual and auditory sciences, acceleration, altitude effects, motion sickness, vestibular function, en route patient care, back and neck pain and injury, and more. Officials are continually in need of research volunteers for studies.

Opportunities are open to the public, provided individual study qualifications are met. Some studies require volunteers to be a TRICARE beneficiary – but the service member, spouse or adult dependent may participate.

Volunteers generally receive compensation and/or other incentives for their time. Federal employees must be off duty or on leave to earn full compensation. Exception: Select studies offer hazard-duty incentive pay and/or $50 per blood draw (if required) to on-duty participants. Active duty may list participation as a bullet on performance reports.

Researchers have 10-15 studies recruiting volunteers at any given time. Visit NAMRU-Dayton’s online repository via SharePoint or Google Drive to view a full list of recruitment flyers. Each flyer will provide additional study information, including how to enroll. You can also click on the “Volunteers needed for multiple research studies” link above for more information.

• SharePoint (on-base computer users): https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/NAMRUD/Research
• Google Drive (mobile or off-base computer users): https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1dvVnk2M54yytikLJLJneOLJWIYvCKvlu?usp=drive_link

Below is a small sample of studies currently seeking volunteers (click the links above for more information):

Help researchers examine physiological changes during different respiratory conditions. You will complete a 15-minute cognitive task during four separate conditions: 1) quiet breathing 2) low-oxygen exposure 3) increased-pace breathing and 4) moderate exercise, while wearing an EEG cap to record brain activity.
Compensation: up to $250
Time commitment: 5 separate visits totaling 5.5 hours
Qualifications: Ages 18-40, TRICARE beneficiary, normal vision/hearing, not pregnant, no ongoing medical or psychological conditions; capable of sustaining intense exercise for 15 minutes.

Help researchers examine how performance is impaired during and following hypoxic exposure. You will complete a 10-minute cognitive task multiple times across an extended period during three separate test visits: normoxia (~0k feet), moderate hypoxia (~15k feet) and severe hypoxia (~20k feet).
Compensation: up to $550
Time commitment: 3 separate visits lasting about 5 hours each, for a total commitment of 15 hours
Qualifications: Ages 18-40, TRICARE-insured, no known previous or ongoing medical conditions, normal vision and hearing, cannot be pregnant.

Pilots/student pilots needed for spatial-disorientation flight-simulation study. This flight-simulation experiment will investigate spatial disorientation, interoceptive awareness and hypoxia. Participants will perform tasks at simulated altitudes up to 18,500 feet above sea level.
Compensation: up to $200
Time commitment: 2-3 separate days, with a total commitment of 4-5 hours
Qualifications: Ages 18-50 and have TRICARE insurance, at least one solo flight and medical clearance for flight.

Impact of chem-bio gear and cold environments on marksmanship and cognition. For this research study, volunteers are needed to don MOPP-0, MOPP-4, and mask-only PPE and perform tasks warfighters may encounter during cold weather and toxic operations. All sessions will be held at NAMRU-Dayton test facilities; subjects will NOT be exposed to any toxic agents.
Compensation: up to $1,450
Time commitment: 9 visits total, with no visit lasting longer than 3 hours
Qualifications: Ages 18-40, must have TRICARE health benefits and weapons-handling familiarity. See flyer for all requirements.

Volunteers needed for study on auditory-vestibular illusions. Participants will ride in the “Kraken,” spinning up to 2.5 G-forces while manipulating the location of sound cues using a flight-stick controller.
Compensation: Up to $175. On-duty military personnel are eligible for hazardous-duty incentive pay.
Time commitment: 2 visits on separate days, for a total commitment of 4-5 hours
Qualifications: Ages 18-40; TRICARE beneficiary; must not be prone to motion sickness, claustrophobia or have any ongoing medical issues. See flyer for more information.

Volunteers needed for study examining motion sickness. Participants will undergo an hourlong 2.5 G-forces exposure and then either receive standard care for motion sickness or the study intervention. Several pre- and post-assessments will be administered.
Compensation: Up to $300. On-duty military are eligible for hazardous-duty incentive pay.
Time commitment: 2 visits on separate days, with total commitment of 4-6 hours
Qualifications: Ages 21-60; TRICARE beneficiary; must not be prone to moderate/severe motion sickness, claustrophobia or have any ongoing medical issues. See flyer for more information.

*Study descriptions approved by NAMRU-Dayton’s Institutional Review Board.

Research participants needed – The Air Force Research Laboratory is recruiting participants for a flight-simulation study that evaluates the efficacy of transcutaneous vagal-nerve stimulation on learning. The study consists of five consecutive visits (must be a Monday through Friday), a single visit 30 days later and another 90 days later (if possible). Sessions last 4-5 hours, and participants will earn $20 an hour, with an opportunity for additional compensation based on performance. If interested, email Margaret Bowers at margaret.bowers.2.ctr@us.af.mil for more info.

Research volunteers needed – The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks volunteers with normal hearing to participate in a research study at WPAFB’s Bldg. 441 (Area B). Participants will undergo a hearing screening before completing a series of memory, balance, and motor tasks in aversive and complex sound environments. Study results will help researchers understand how noise affects task performance.

The total study is 10 hours across five sessions. To participate, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen ages 18-45
• Have normal hearing
• Be available for five sessions lasting two hours each between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Have no significant medical history related to hearing (e.g., ringing in the ears, dizziness)
• Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision

Participants will be compensated $15 per hour for their time plus a $30 completion bonus worth up to $180 for full participation. For more information, contact Natalie Jackson at natalie.jackson.8.ctr@us.af.mil.

Additional studies may be available for interested volunteers.

HOPE: SPIRITUAL FITNESS INITIATIVE
The Chapel invites you to be a part of its HOPE Spiritual Fitness Initiative. We are excited to get this started and look forward to discussing any questions you may have. Click on the “HOPE Spiritual Fitness Initiative” flyer below and scan the QR code to find future training dates, the application, handbook and sign-up link.

WHAT: HOPE is a peer-to-peer resilience initiative where specialists work to set a positive example for peers, build bridges to helping agencies, model spiritual fitness and serve others. HOPE focuses on leadership development, character formation, embedded resources, spiritual fitness, community service and peer connection.

HOW: Participation will require completion of the application (including commander signature), an interview and final approval from the HOPE Religious Support Team before attending.

WHO: Enlisted and officers who fall under the 88th Air Base Wing.

Catholic Mass:
Wright-Patterson Medical Center Chapel: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m.
Air Force Institute of Technology: Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Prairies Chapel: Friday at noon with Adoration immediately following until 2 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration:
Prairies Chapel: Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: Before and after weekend Mass, confession is heard in the Blessed Sacrament Room of Prairies Chapel. You may also schedule an appointment.

Catholic Women of the Chapel:
Faith study: Tuesday at 10 a.m., Thursday at 6 p.m., Prairies Chapel Community Center
Monthly meeting: First Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. in Prairies Chapel Community Center
For more information, contact Joan LaPore at CWOC-jlapore5@hotmail.com.

Catholic Religious Education
Weekly: Held after 9 a.m. Sunday Mass at Prairies Chapel.
Catholic youth ministry: Activities take place at Prairies Chapel one weekend a month.
Catholic sacramental preparation: Classes are provided for youth and adult requirements.
Contact Catholic Religious Education Coordinator Emily Leigh for more information on any of these programs: 937-321-2518.

Protestant services:
Prairies Chapel: Sunday at 11 a.m.
Address: 682 Chapel Lane (Bldg. 6568), WPAFB, OH 45433 (Properties at Wright Field housing area)

Protestant Women of the Chapel:
Women’s Bible studies
Lunchtime Tuesday at noon in 88th Security Forces Squadron building, Commander’s Conference Room
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Prairies Chapel Community Center
682 Chapel Lane in Prairies housing – children welcome
Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. in Prairies Chapel Community Center
682 Chapel Lane in Prairies housing – children welcome
Lunchtime Thursdays at noon in Wright-Patterson Medical Center cafeteria
For information about PWOC, send an email to WrightPattPWOC@gmail.com.

Additional information:
The 88th Air Base Wing Chaplain’s Office, also known as the Religious Operations Center, has relocated from Kittyhawk Chapel back to Bldg. 219 (5030 Pearson Road). For chapel info, facility and invocation requests: https://linktr.ee/88abwchapel.

Follow us on Facebook @AirForceMarathon, Instagram @afmarathon, and X @afmarathon for the latest news and announcements.

Blue Streak Time Trial – The Blue Streak Time Trial has operated annually since 1998 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The 10-mile loop course takes cyclists on a scenic route the second Tuesday each month through October. Registration for the season’s second race in May is now open. Limited spots remain. Don’t miss it! Register and learn more here.

Museum Mile – The 2nd annual Museum Mile is coming back this year with some exciting changes. This year’s event will take place June 8. Running around National Museum of the U.S. Air Force grounds, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family. Registration is now open. Go to https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84586/museum-m1le.

Air Force Marathon – The next price increase is coming up May 8. Save money by signing up today! This year’s race is certain to be a can’t-miss event. From the flyover to the finish line, the Air Force Marathon has something for everyone. For more info, visit www.usafmarathon.com.

Group Run every Monday at Skeel Avenue – Join us every Monday at 4 p.m. on the Skeel Avenue running path at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Area A) for the Air Force Marathon Group Run. All are welcome to run or walk the distance of your choice on the 2.2-mile out-and-back stretch. Each way is 1.1 miles. A portable restroom is available on-site. Don’t forget to bring your own hydration and nutrition, as needed. See you Monday afternoons, rain or shine!

Join our community – This Facebook group was created for anyone involved with or interested in the Air Force Marathon, Blue Streak Time Trial, Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler, Museum Mile and History & Heritage Race Series. Whether you need some inspiration, training tips or just want to stay up to date with any news and announcements, this group is just for you.

USO Wright-Patterson offers a variety of programs, including those listed below. More information and sign-up links can be found on our Events page at https://ohio.uso.org/events.

Homeschool meet-up – April 26 at 2 p.m. – USO Wright-Patt’s program for military home-schoolers to meet for games and social time while parents connect and compare notes. Light refreshments provided. Cornhole and table tennis available. Please bring your own board games.

Tabletop gaming & Fiber Friday Night – April 26 at 6 p.m. – Join us for gaming, knitting and other activities the second and fourth Fridays each month. Open to currently serving military members and spouses, who may also bring a civilian guest. Pizza and soda provided. No registration required. Hope to see you there!

Ballroom dancing! – May 3 at 6 p.m. – Sign up for free dance instruction at USO Wright-Patterson. Singles or couples welcome. This event is for currently serving military members and/or spouses, who may also invite a civilian guest. Adults only, please. This month’s dance: salsa!

Special delivery – May 15 at 10 a.m. – Military moms-to-be: Connect with other expecting mothers at USO Wright-Patterson! We’ll play games, share stories and enjoy a light lunch. All guests will go home with several needed essentials and new friends with whom to share this experience. Open to those currently serving (or whose sponsors are currently serving) – active duty, Guard and Reserve. For expectant mothers and those within three months postpartum.

Franks for your service! – Eligible patrons, join us every Friday for a delicious hot dog lunch – beginning at 11 a.m. and while supplies last. Take a break, connect with a friend and celebrate your Friday at the USO.

WPAFB’s USO Center is open Tuesday to Saturday until 7 p.m. This includes the center café, game room and all amenities. Military and family members can stop by for a snack and beverage or use our Wi-Fi, CAC-enabled computers and gaming consoles. Come build connections or take a break at the USO.

USO Wright-Patt programs are open to currently serving military (active duty, Guard and Reserve) and family members. Follow us on Facebook (@USOOhio) and join our Wright-Patterson group at https://uso.org/wpafb to stay up to date on all events, or call us at 937-904-0541 for more information.

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DOCS Dental opens – The Wright-Patterson Exchange recently celebrated the grand opening of DOCS Dental in the Main Exchange Mall. Authorized shoppers can receive quality dental care Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more info, call 937-249-1434.

​Red Bull Shopping Spree Sweepstakes – Red Bull gives you wings, and the Wright-Patterson Exchange can give you a $5,000 shopping spree! Through April 30, authorized shoppers can enter the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide Red Bull Shopping Spree Sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 22 prizes. Drawings take place around May 10. For details, click on the “Red Bull Shopping Spree” flyer below.

Month of the Military Child – The Wright-Patterson Exchange salutes America’s youngest heroes during Month of the Military Child! From March 30 through May 4, military kids can participate in free events, enter to win prizes, celebrate Purple Up Day and more. Contact the Exchange at 937-879-5730 for more info.

Patriot Pet Photo Contest – Do you have a patriotic pet who’s also photogenic? Don’t miss the Patriot Pet Photo Contest from @shopmyexchange! Throughout May, snap a photo of your pets in their most patriotic outfit or setting and submit it at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in gift cards. For details, click on the “Patriot Pet Photo Contest” flyer below.

Free Fridays – Start your weekends right with Free Fridays at the Wright-Patterson Exchange. All authorized shoppers can comment on the Exchange’s Free Fridays post every week at Facebook.com/ShopMyExchange to be automatically entered for a chance to win exciting prizes.

BeFit 360 – As part of the BE FIT 360 program, the Wright-Patterson Exchange offers better-for-you meals, snacks and beverages at restaurants, Express locations and markets. Military shoppers can also achieve their 2024 fitness goals with help from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The Wright-Patterson Exchange features a BeFit 360 concept shop that has the look and feel of a major sporting goods store, making it easy for shoppers to find everything they need to achieve their fitness resolutions—tax-free and at military-exclusive prices. Fitness gear needs are also available at ShopMyExchange.com.

Food trucks here! Find them Tuesday to Thursday at Bldg. 556 and Tuesday-Friday at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.

Kerry’s Café now open in Bldg. 556 serving up its delicious drinks and treats.

KungFu BBQ in Bldg. 45 – Serving your favorites 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday-Friday in the cafeteria area. It’s open to anyone with base access. Online ordering and catering options are also available at https://kfubbq.com. The birria tacos are waiting for you!

Pay Your Way plans – Wright-Patterson Airmen and families can get more time to pay off their purchases with the MILITARY STAR card’s Pay Your Way plans, which enable shoppers to take advantage of fixed monthly payments at a reduced annual percentage rate. Plans are available at the Wright-Patterson Exchange and ShopMyExchange.com.

Online appointment scheduling for Wright-Patterson barbershops – Easily schedule your next appointment with our online-booking system. Book at your convenience, prepay for service and even check your favorite barber’s schedule.

You Made the Grade! Good grades pay off in prizes for Wright-Patterson kids with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program! Students in grades 1-12 with a B average or better can bring their report cards to the Wright-Patterson Exchange and receive a gift card, coupons and chance to win a $2,000 grand prize.

Starbucks, Subway and Charleys Philly Steaks all offer catering! For your next office event, call the Food Court at 937-879-4317 and Starbucks at 937-879-4617 to arrange for sandwiches, wraps, coffee and more.

Salad Wednesdays at Wright-Patterson Area B Burger King, Food Court Subway and Charleys Philly Steaks! Get $2 off any salad valued at $4 or more every Wednesday.

Dunkin’ open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at AFIT! The vacated Einstein Bagel Shop at the Air Force Institute of Technology has been converted into the very first Dunkin’ on Wright-Patterson AFB. Become a Dunkin’ Rewards member to earn FREE food and beverage items.

Starbucks (with new drive-thru) has reopened! Get your favorite coffees and Frappuccinos again.

GNC in the Main Exchange Mall has your vitamin and nutrition needs.

Micromarkets are open in AFIT Bldg. 642, AFRL Bldg. 653 and Bldg. 16! The Wright-Patterson Exchange’s three unmanned retail markets bring convenience to Airmen and civilians working unusual hours or in high-traffic or out-of-the-way parts of the installation with better-for-you grab-and-go meals, snacks and beverages.

HEALTHIER 4 U VENDING – If you’re interested in adding vending machines to your location, call the Exchange Services Office at 937-879-2713.

Coffee Café in Bldg. 16 is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving coffee, breakfast, lunch and daily specials – always made to order. Use the code word “ABW Bulletin” sand receive a cookie or chips of your choice free with any meal purchase.

DOD and Coast Guard civilians can shop and apply for a MILITARY STAR card. DOD personnel are eligible to apply for a MILITARY STAR account both in store and on www.myecp.com. With access to online shopping, DOD personnel also enjoy MILITARY STAR benefits, like free shipping! ***NOTE: cannot purchase tobacco, alcohol or military uniforms.

Specific MILITARY STAR benefits for DOD personnel include:

• 2% rewards on in-store and online purchases ($1 spend = two points; 2,000 points = $20 reward gift card)
• Same industry-low annual percentage rate for everyone
• 10% off all first-day purchases at Exchange facilities (15% from May 2-9)
• 5 cents off every gallon of fuel on installation
• 10% off all food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants
• Exclusive savings and financing offers

NOW HIRING at the Exchange – The Wright-Patterson Exchange is hiring for retail and food positions. For more information, call Amy at the Exchange Recruiting Office: 937-879-1342. Apply now at www.applymyexchange.com and see where your future can go with the Exchange. #WhereHeroesWork

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Seeking students in grades 6-12 to join museum’s American Rocketry Club rocket team! If your son or daughter has an interest in learning about rocketry with a team of like-minded students, this FREE program is for them! American Rocketry Club is the world’s largest rocket contest and involves having students design, build and launch rockets to meet a specific goal. Grants are also available for a limited number of eligible Title I schools interested in participating. For more info, go to www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/TARC-Rocket-Team.

Summer Camp registration now open! The Air Force Museum’s Education Division has a variety of free summer camp options available to students, including Aerospace Camp and Introduction to Becoming a Pilot classes. Visit our Education page for details: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education.

Dinosaurs are here a few more weeks! DINOSAURS IN MOTION is a free and interactive exhibit that will engage visitors of all ages with 14 magnificent life-sized recycled metal dinosaur sculptures inspired by actual fossils. Learn, discover and create as you follow a highly interactive path with the opportunity to touch and move these dinosaurs, weaving science, art and innovation themes for a fun and educational experience. DINOSAURS IN MOTION is open to visitors 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through May 13. Created by Imagine Exhibitions Inc., DINOSAURS IN MOTION is made possible by generous support from Dayton Aerospace through its partnership with the Air Force Museum Foundation. (Federal endorsement not implied).