• Defense Department to change blood-donation policy

    The Defense Department is changing its military blood-donation regulations to allow for a wider spectrum of civilian donors. Current department rules only permit blood donations from servicemembers, Defense Department civilians, retirees and their family members, Navy Cmdr. Michael C. Libby,

  • U.S. Air Force Marathon sets new registration record

    The U.S. Air Force Marathon has eclipsed last year's registration numbers and is on pace to attract 6,000 runners for the first time in its 11-year history. On Sept. 6 the marathon officially surpassed last year's total number of 5,027 runners, with 5,404 registered runners. Registration is ahead of

  • Base announces road closures and gate changes for upcoming Marathon

    Base officials have identified a number of road and gate closures in connection with the U.S. Air Force Marathon to be held here Sept. 15. Many roads, both on and off the installation, will be closed during the course of the race from approximately 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gate hours will also change due to

  • Retiree Appreciation Day speaker to discuss status of benefits

    Retired military members and those nearing retirement can bring their questions to a prominent speaker during Wright-Patterson's Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 25. Retired Army Maj. Gen. William Matz, president of the National Association for the Uniformed Services, will be among the speakers to

  • Base Fire Department to test hydrants

    Firefighters here will perform annual flow tests and inspect all fire hydrants during the month of September. The mandatory testing will be phased by area and housing complex and will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Base personnel can expect some slight water discoloration and pressure

  • Airmen invited to “do something amazing”

    As part of its "Do Something Amazing" national advertising campaign, the Air Force is offering Airmen the opportunity to submit videos showing Air Force members in action, the best of which will be posted to the official web site - www.dosomethingamazing.com. "In the spirit of the ad campaign, we

  • Air Force Association, AFMC to co-host anniversary ball

    For the first time at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the annual celebration of the Air Force's birthday will be a shared venture between the local Air Force Association chapter and Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command. AFMC, along with the Wright Memorial-212 Chapter of the Air Force

  • Base imposes strict policies to stop Emerald Ash Borer

    Base officials have imposed strict policies restricting movement of any firewood on and off base property in an effort to help arrest the spread of the destructive Emerald Ash Borer in southwest Ohio. The action builds upon ongoing base ash borer awareness efforts and follows the discovery of the

  • Local Air Force Sergeants Association chapter wins award

    Kittyhawk Chapter 751 of the Air Force Sergeants Association continued its award winning trend at the AFSA Professional Airmen's Conference August 22 in Orlando, Fla, garnering Newsletter of the Year award in the large chapter category. The award is presented annually for excellence in publication.