• Process changes for visitor passes

    **This information is no longer valid. For current information, please go to: 88 ABW – Pass & Registration Office Fact Sheet ** WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force has implemented a new biometric-identification system at multiple bases across the country.The technology “streamlines

  • Commander defines, refines rhythm for HPCON Delta

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Two weeks after rising COVID rates pushed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base into Health Protection Condition Delta, 88th Air Base Wing officials interpreted new challenges and protocols in their second Facebook Live COVID-19 situation update this year Jan.

  • Security Forces always training, always ready

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO – It does not matter what situation 88th Security Forces Squadron Defenders find themselves in. Members of Team Wright-Patt can rest assured they are trained and ready to respond.The squadron is responsible for all law enforcement around the installation, to

  • Time to get into safe winter-driving mindset

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is to not drive at all, if you can avoid it.If not, don’t go out until the snowplows and salt/sand trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.As with any

  • Level Up Week to emphasize personal, professional development

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Registration has begun for the 88th Air Base Wing’s first-quarter Level Up Week, formerly known as Focus Week.The next session is scheduled for Feb. 7-11 and open to all Wright-Patterson Air Force Base military members and civilians. Enrollment continues until

  • Virtual events on tap for Data Privacy Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Data Privacy Week activities are set for Jan. 24-28, so don’t forget to register for several planned events.Enormous amounts of your personal information are collected and shared. This info can be stored indefinitely — and get used in both beneficial and

  • Spotlight: TSgt Miller

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Tech. Sgt. Luane MillerDuty title: NCO in charge of medical information systemsUnit of assignment: 88th Medical Support SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a client service technician and supervise 11 personnel. I’m responsible for

  • Airman comes up with a cool idea … and leaders listened

        WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anybody who has worn body armor any amount of time knows it can get pretty warm. First Lt. Justin O’Brien, 88th Security Forces Squadron, certainly knows.As an enlisted “Defender”

  • Getting the ‘green light’ for snowplows

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- With cold weather upon us and snow on the way, it’s time to get your mind and vehicle prepared for winter-weather driving. It’s good to know the Ohio Department of Transportation is doing the same.According to ODOT’s website, it’s prepared to fight the elements