• Organizing annual Air Force Marathon takes teamwork

    A survey of what goes on behind the scenes before, during and after the Air Force Marathon reinforces one thing: It takes a driven director, a very talented staff and a full 12 months to produce it. It's almost like Rob Aguiar and his staff run a marathon year-round.The Skywrighter talked with

  • Origami Concepts may help air Force

    When one thinks about engineering, several things that come to mind: math, science, chemistry, pie charts, and mathematical formulas. But two Air Force Research Laboratory directorates are pioneering a change by adding origami to the equation.AFRL's Aerospace System's Directorate and the Materials

  • Hazardous Material Section keeps Wright-Patt personnel safe

    The Base Supply Hazardous Materials warehouse maintains storage of all hazardous materials utilized by the base populace at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, according to Ed Honore, Supply Manager, 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hazard Material Section.Data Monitor Systems, the 88 LRS Service

  • Volunteers needed throughout year

    The Retiree Activities Office provides a range of services to approximately 57,240 military retirees, survivors & dependents who live within a 70 mile radius of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.These services include advising retirees and their spouses on resources that are available to them in the

  • Flying Space-A out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

    Taking a hop is easier than you think.With multiple airplane terminals across the world, the Space-A program is easier to use now more than it has ever been and passengers can still travel for very little to no cost.Active duty military, retirees, spouses and dependents of all branches of active

  • AFIT School of Systems and Logistics

    The Air Force Institute of Technology's School of Systems and Logistics here is the Air Force's designated provider of acquisition and logistics professional continuing education with courses delivered to war fighters around the globe.The school, which is one of several schools in the institution,

  • Wright-Patt blood donor reaches milestone of giving

    An 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron support agreement manager has achieved a milestone in blood donations, reaching the 14 ½ gallon mark.David McDaniel was a college student when he first gave blood. More than 36 years later, he's still giving and looks forward to his next opportunity in 2 weeks."I

  • 88th Medical Group Warfighter Laser Surgery Center

    The 88th Medical Group's Warfighter Laser Surgery Center at Wright-Patterson AFB performs refractive surgery for active-duty members.The clinic's focus is to enhance the readiness of members who deploy.Refractive surgery is the term used to describe surgical procedures that correct vision problems

  • Preparing to take on supervisory positions

    Airman Leadership School students at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base learn basic life skills to help prepare them to become good front-line supervisors. "The focus is to teach Airmen how to be effective leaders and to build their interpersonal and communication skills, but we also teach them how to