• Registration opens for final History & Heritage race

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 History & Heritage Race Series opened registration for the last virtual race of the season Oct. 1, featuring the C-47 Skytrain.One of the most famous U.S. Army Air Corps aircraft, the C-47, nicknamed “Gooney Bird” for its resemblance to an albatross,

  • Air Force Marathon volunteers wrap up 2022 season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Marathon volunteers closed out the 2022 race season by packing up participation merchandise for virtual marathoners Oct. 11 in a base warehouse.A group of volunteers packed up medals, patches, T-shirts and other various products.Officials say it’s

  • Fire Prevention Week aimed at safeguarding community

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held its Fire Prevention Week kickoff event Sept. 30, at the Wright Care Child Development Center in the Prairies housing area.This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”Different activities and

  • Cause of the Week: Disaster and crisis response

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved charities.CFC features charities working in many different areas of disaster and crisis response, to include public safety, fire prevention,

  • Retiree Appreciation Day on Oct. 28

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Air Base Wing will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center on Oct. 28. The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base event has not been held since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions.“We were pleased to

  • AFIT Selects Alumni Award Winners

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation selected five graduates to receive alumni awards to be presented at a ceremony in AFIT’s Kenney Auditorium on Oct. 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. EST.  The event is open to those with access to

  • Wright-Patt Snow Removal Team Ready to Tackle Winter Weather

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In anticipation of inclement weather this winter, the Wright-Patt snow removal team will showcase their wide range of snow removal equipment and capabilities during the bi-annual Wright-Patt Snow Parade tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.Media will have the opportunity to

  • Wright-Patt begins CFC season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Combined Federal Campaign holds a kick-off event Oct. 5, 2022, at the USO at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The CFC is the world’s largest workplace charity campaign program where federal civilian and military donors pledge to support eligible

  • Ride-sharing resources can make your commute easier

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Base employees have multiple options for commuting to work every day. Other than driving, there are various free and paid ride-share programs in the local area to ease the cost of gasoline and slow vehicle wear and tear.“I personally think carpools and