• Fire prevention community event set for Sept. 29

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department is holding its annual Fire Prevention Week kick-off Sept. 29 from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Wright Field South Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The event serves as an

  • The essence of leadership: Guiding the way to success

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Bestselling author, coach and speaker John Maxwell once said: “The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as

  • Experts: Community connection key for mental health

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It’s no secret that military life comes with many unique challenges and stressors. An important but often overlooked element of military service is a feeling of connectedness with one’s community.Frequent moves, deployments, and separation from family and

  • AFIT instructors have students seeing double

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Twin brothers Connor and Kyle Egbert share a bond as strong as concrete. Which is appropriate, considering they’re both pavement instructors at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineer School and self-described “pavement nerds.”Their love of

  • National Preparedness Month: Get tips, win prizes Sept. 15 at Exchange

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 2023’s theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3.”In support of National Preparedness Month,