• Air Camp attendees get hands-on learning at Wright-Patt

    A camper is shown the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III cockpit by Capt. Matthew Bush, 89th Airlift Squadron pilot, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on June 14, 2021. Air Camp is a STEM program designed to raise interest in aviation among middle school students. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J.

  • Juneteenth declared as a Federal Holiday, June 18 Holiday Hours

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - In recognition of today's declaration of Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday, most Wright-Patterson AFB services will be closed Friday, June 18, in observation of the holiday.The following organization’s hours and services will be affected on Friday, June 18.Base

  • Use feedback correctly to in your unit, Airmen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Many years ago as a new technical sergeant, I asked my master sergeant supervisor for an initial feedback. After a few weeks, I reminded him, and again a few weeks later.Finally, he huffed and said, “You know, if I give you one, I’ll have to hold you to

  • Take proper precautions to get the most out of summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Summer represents the time of year when our most valuable asset — Air Force personnel — are statistically at greatest risk of experiencing a significant mishap.The following information covers safety measures and guidelines for a broad range of summertime

  • Weingarten Rights

    NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES, AND SUPERVISORS OF EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTED BY AFGE LOCAL 1138, IAM&AW LOCAL 225 OR IAFF LOCAL F-88Publication of this Weingarten Rights notice is required by 5 USC 7114(a)(3).A labor union representative shall be given the opportunity to be present at any examination of a

  • Natural gas project to close Area B roadways

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - To maintain a reliable and safe natural gas pipeline system, CenterPoint Energy will replace about 3,200 feet of pipeline with a new system in Area B of Wright-Patterson AFB from July 6 to Oct. 1.The project will create full or partial closures on Eighth

  • Wright-Patterson Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Marica Moore

    Name and rank: Tech. Sgt. Marica Monique MooreDuty title: NCO in charge, Equal Opportunity OfficeUnit of assignment: 88th Air Base Wing, Equal Opportunity OfficeWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am an equal opportunity practitioner at the Equal Opportunity Office. I’m responsible for providing Equal

  • Child Development Centers help keep mission going

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Caring for Team Wright-Patt goes farther than just caring for the military member. It also means taking care of that individual’s family.The four Child Development Centers spread across Area A, Area B and the Prairies housing area keep the team going at

  • Expired ID cards to get extensions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Department of Defense has granted extensions for expiring dependent or retiree ID cards due to ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts.This extension only applies to ID cards that have expired since Jan. 1, 2020, or will expire between now and July 31.Below

  • Commentary: Staying connected lifts spirits

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - A sense of connectedness can do wonders for the morale and productivity of a workcenter.  What does being connected to your team mean to you? Think back to a time when you were a part of a team that took the time to get to know one another to form