• AETC declares Eglin ready for F-35 training

    Following an independent evaluation of Eglin's capability to conduct F-35A Lightning II pilot training, Air Education and Training Command announced today the 33rd Fighter Wing can do so, starting in January. "The preliminary results provided by the Joint Operational Test Team show the F-35A

  • Air Force Marathon has record opening day registration

    The Air Force Marathon filled a third of its 15,000 runner slots on the first day of registration, breaking last year's registration opening record. More than 5,100 runners registered for the 2013 event on January 1, taking advantage of special New Year's Resolution discounts that were available

  • Energy drinks: Who’s using them and why?

    There is an ongoing study on the prevalence of energy drink consumption among all Air Force personnel, including civilians, stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The survey was initiated by investigators at Travis AFB, Calif., in September to understand how many Air Force personnel take

  • Management of Bike Gate Program changes

    The WPAFB Bike Gate Program is currently under new management and is now being handled by 88 Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration Section, Bldg. 286, Area A (Pass and Registration Building). Encoding hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All personnel are required to bring

  • December Retreat

    The first few days of December saw warm temperatures fo rthe Dayton area and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, creating a fine evening for the flag retreat ceremony led by Lt. Col. Greg Cullison and the 88th MDSS

  • Using less energy: The issue no one wants

    Can I see a show of hands for those who want to use less energy? Of course no one wants to use less energy. That would be like asking if anyone would like to breathe less. Energy, like air, makes our life possible. Energy is like the central nervous system of our lives and the only time we really

  • Operation 1000 Cherry Trees: Local businessman donates trees to base

    On Nov. 21, history repeated itself as a gift of cherry trees symbolizing gratitude and friendship between Japan and the United States was made at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Alex Hara, a Japanese-born businessman living in Dayton, sought to find a way to thank the American military and

  • Wright-Patt tradition continues in a new location

    Unaccompanied Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are once again munching on holiday cookies this week, but the behind-the-scenes work to put together the hundreds of boxes of baked goodies took place in a new location with two new sponsors. For 12 years, the annual Airmen's Holiday Cookie

  • AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign

    Throughout December and January, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting the "Do You Know Your Numbers" wellness campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular