• NEWS RELEASE - Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise May 2

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – As the Air Force Marathon weekend is racing its way closer to the start date, participants can save on their race registration if registered by May 2, prior to the scheduled third price increase.Prices for the full marathon will increase by $10 and the half marathon by $5, the

  • Spotlight: Jamie Sanders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Jamie Sanders, WG-9Duty title: Pest controllerUnit of assignment: 88th Civil Engineer SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I have worked at Wright-Patterson AFB for over six years. I’m originally from Los Angeles. I was stationed here as an

  • Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise May 2

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As Air Force Marathon weekend draws closer, participants can save on their race entry fees if registered by May 2, prior to the scheduled third price increase.Registration for the full marathon will increase by $10, while the half-marathon, 10K and 5K rises

  • Ready, set, volunteer!

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Marathon is calling for volunteers to register and be a part of the 26th annual event beginning May 1.More than 2,600 volunteers are needed this year, officials said, as the marathon continues to grow.“Volunteering for the Air Force Marathon is a

  • Spotlight: Dennis Pearson

    Name and rank: Dennis Pearson, GS-11Duty title: Safety managerUnit of assignment: 88th Civil Engineer GroupWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? My job is to ensure the safety of over 500 civil engineers, who provide the highest-quality living and working environment for our 30,000-person workforce and 110

  • Drivers, pedestrians must use caution at railroad

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ohio is among the nation’s busiest states in railroad operations. It’s home to nearly 40 railroads that operate thousands of trains every day over 4,500 miles of track and 6,100 public-grade crossings.In 2016, more than 2,000 collisions with trains and motor

  • Retired Air Force One crewmembers share stories

      WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- At the Former Air Force One Aircrew and Maintenance Reunion last weekend, a common theme prevailed among the retirees. They expressed honor serving the presidents, the vast opportunities their various

  • WPAFB Airmen win Air Force media awards

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Two 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs members and a musician from the Air Force Band of Flight won Air Force-level awards for their work in 2021.The Chief Master Sgt. Douglas W. Morrell Public Affairs Media Awards are a yearly Air Force competition for