• A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care

    Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.

  • Armed Forces Voters Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In recognition of Armed Forces Voters Week, June 25 through July 5, the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) encourages Airmen and their family members to make the choice to vote, no matter where they are.Oftentimes,

  • 88th Medical Group receives accreditation by The Joint Commission

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Validating that patient safety and care continues to be a priority for the 88th Medical Group, the medical center once again received The Joint Commission accreditation and for the first time also received Primary Care Medical Home certification. A team of

  • $866M contract sustains six missile warning radars

    The contract, awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, directly supports the continued operations of the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS), PAVE Phased Array Warning System (PAVE PAWS) and Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System radars. The radars are

  • USAFSAM brings BLAST live to train leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine will begin offering Air Force Medical Service mid-level leaders a new Basic Leader Airman Skills Training course to empower the total force with the skills needed to provide safe, high-quality,

  • 88th Air Base Wing gets new commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE, Ohio - Col. Thomas Sherman assumed command of the 88th Air Base Wing during a ceremony held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 19. Sherman succeeded Col. Bradley McDonald, who is retiring after 24 years of service. Lt. Gen. Robert D. McMurry was

  • Education and training expo will help with educational goals

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Have you been thinking about attending college or wanting to further your education? Advisors can help you with your educational goals at the annual Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Development, Education and Training Expo at the Wright Patt Club Thursday, July

  • AFSAC celebrates 40th birthday

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen, foreign military partners and honored guests gathered here June 14 to celebrate 40 years of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate (AFSAC) providing America’s allies with the weapon systems and support they need to defend their

  • Upcoming Area B road closures

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Civil Engineer Group announced repair projects on Area B that will cause needed road closures.Sewer line repair projectC Street will be closed June 25 - 29, and 5th Street will be closed July 2 - 13 for sewer line repair.During this time, only one road

  • Agreement Allows Air Force to provide a boost to local school districts

    EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif – Several school districts near Edwards Air Force Base are benefitting from computer donations courtesy of the Air Force Test Center and the 412th Test Wing.Because of the nature of the work conducted at these locations, the 412th Test Wing is required to upgrade staff