• Students connect with heritage at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- On a crisp fall Saturday morning, 22 students from the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Joint Intermediate Cyberspace Operations Course arrived at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for a tour specifically curated for them.  Led by volunteer museum

  • Installation commander relieved

    The commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, was relieved of command Dec. 29 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.  

  • Dollars to pounds: AFIT delivers cost estimating course across the pond

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, hosted the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineer School for an on-site offering of the Life Cycle Cost Estimating Course.Course director Thomas Glardon led the two-week course, which

  • When should you go to the IG?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Inspector General’s Office provides services to all military and civilian personnel, retirees and family members.But when should that become an option? The IG response most often is, “When you have tried all other means and the issue(s) remain

  • Reporting Fraud, Waste or Abuse is everyone’s responsibility

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Inspector General’s Office offers a safe, private, and confidential setting where anyone can discuss personal or professional concerns. One area of assistance is preventing fraud, waste, or abuse because it is a potential

  • Navigating Leadership Dynamics: Embracing Likability!

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – I recently came across a thought-provoking quote from psychologist Adam Grant emphasizing the significance of leaders earning the respect of their teams. It sparked cognitive dissonance and a passionate reflection.  Here’s the quote: "Leaders shouldn't aim to

  • Wright-Patterson honors 120th anniversary of first human powered flight

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A ceremony honoring the 120th anniversary of the first human powered flight will be held at the Wright Brothers Memorial at 10 a.m. Dec. 15.The memorial is located on Wright Memorial Hill near Area B and is open to the public. Base leadership will provide

  • LMR contract mod delivers reliability, security to sister service 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is extending secure, reliable communications to U.S. Army in Europe leaders and first responders. Following the success of an Enterprise Land Mobile Radio Lifecycle Management & Sustainment Services