• 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,

  • Wright-Patt Fire Department honored by Miami Valley Fire Alliance

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A regional association of fire departments honored the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department and Fire Inspector Shaun Bigler individually during a lunch meeting Aug. 23.The Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance, which has a membership of about 20

  • Wright-Patt Credit Union wins top Air Force award for ‘doing it right’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patt Credit Union was honored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base leadership Aug. 24 for going above and beyond in providing the local Air Force community with superior financial services and education.John Faulkner, 88th Air Base Wing vice director,