• Education and Training professionals epitomize values of ongoing learning

    Skywrighter staff reporter Amy Rollins talked recently with members of the Education and Training Section staff in Bldg. 50, Area B, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base about their own graduations from various institutions in 2012, other achievements and educational philosophies. The staff has been

  • Solutions planned to alleviate traffic

    The 88th Security Forces Squadron and the 88th Civil Engineer Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have developed a new, possibly permanent solution to alleviate congestion at the four-way stop at Chidlaw Road and Spruce Way that seems to be creating some backup issues at Gate 12A. More

  • 88th Air Base Wing to continue emphasis on 'Mission, People and Community'

    Happy New Year! I'm excited about where the 88th Air Base Wing and the installation are heading in 2013. We will have new opportunities available for our personnel to develop and train for the future, and we will continue to build our valuable relationships with our community partners. Ultimately,

  • OFP CTF awarded for new F-15E software test program

    The Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force was recently recognized with the nationally prestigious Ferguson Award for Engineering. OFP CTF was given the award for developing F-15 aircraft modernization system, Suite 7E."The F-15 is still one of the premier aircraft systems the Air Force

  • 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