• Rare open season for Survivor Benefit Plan

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A rare open season for the Survivor Benefit Plan began on Dec. 23, 2022, providing retirees who receive retired pay or former members who are unenrolled and awaiting retired pay the opportunity to enroll now.The open season also allows enrolled retirees, Guard

  • New graduate certificate in hypersonic flight offered

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics now offers a graduate certificate program in hypersonic flight. The field of hypersonics has emerged as a technical discipline that is critical to ensure the United States will

  • EWI alum becomes the program’s new manager

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--Capt. Chad Wanner recently joined the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civilian Institution Programs office as the Education with Industry program manager.Wanner brings a unique perspective to the role, having completed his tour as an EWI fellow in 2022. He

  • Air Force launches Energy-as-a-Service pilot program at Hanscom

    On Feb. 14, 2023, the Department of the Air Force is kicking off a $10 million next-generation energy performance contract that will deliver resilient and reliable energy to Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The pilot project is the federal government’s first-ever effort to adopt and integrate

  • Base Visitor Request System streamlines visitor access to Wright-Patt

    Updated July 2, 2024WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The 88th Security Forces Squadron’s Pass and Registration Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base primarily uses the Base Visitor Request System to streamline the process for unescorted visitor access to the base.Pass and Registration

  • Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise Feb. 8

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register prior to the second scheduled price increase Feb. 8.Registration for the full marathon, half marathon and marathon relay will

  • Find excellence, conquer obstacles through team resilience

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It’s reflected in toughness.Life in the military, regardless of branch, is complicated. In some situations, trials in the service and life can seem insurmountable, yet we find ways to make it

  • Keep caution in mind when using home space heaters

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They

  • Spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Cassidy Wong

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Senior Master Sgt. Cassidy WongDuty title: Base functional manager and superintendentUnit of assignment: Commander’s Action Group, 88th Air Base WingWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I’ve been awarded the opportunity to wear two hats on WPAFB. I

  • During hard financial times, Exchange brings value to Wright-Patt community

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices rose 6.5% last year. As the cost of living increases, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is prioritizing savings for Airmen and their families with everyday military-exclusive pricing and tax-free