• Spotlight: Mr. Chad Zeretzke

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Mr. Chad Zeretzke, NH-03Duty title: Operations compliance flight chiefUnit of assignment: 88th Logistics Readiness SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a supervisory program analyst with the 88th Air Base Wing. I am responsible for

  • With school starting, make this year a safe experience for all

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Across the Miami Valley, area schools are beginning a new academic year. It is imperative that vehicle operators pay undivided attention to their surroundings.Students waking to and from school or the bus stop may not have pedestrian safety foremost in their

  • Leading through the triad perspective

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Security Forces Squadron triad bring you their thoughts on three powerful and connected words that provide the opportunity to bring us closer together, build stronger teams and be more connected in our daily lives.Motivated! – by Master Sgt. Sean

  • AFIT, Air Force Academy partner with Thai Ministry of Defence

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology and the U.S. Air Force Academy partnered with the Thai Ministry of Defence on an information-exchange agreement project titled, “Remote Sensing for Base Perimeter Defense.”It is the first such agreement between the

  • Registration opens for fifth History & Heritage race

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio– The 2022 History & Heritage Race Series opened registration for the next virtual race August 1, featuring the F-86 Sabre.The U.S. Air Force’s first swept-wing jet fighter, the branch primarily used this fast aircraft in Korea opposing the Russian-built MiG-15.

  • Outdoor events approved under COVID-19 policy updates

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has the green light to host outdoor events and move forward with planning future functions under new Air Force policy regarding COVID-19 restrictions.The policy, signed by Undersecretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones,

  • Wright-Patt lands 41 on technical sergeant select list

        WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force has announced its newest technical sergeant selects — and the list includes 41 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This year, 5,430 staff sergeants were

  • Be smart, seen and safe while running

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The dense morning fog routinely generated here in the Miami Valley can present real challenges for those hitting the streets early to get a jog in before work.For early morning or any periods of reduced visibility, here are a few safety tips for you to keep

  • There’s no secret formula — just ‘go do’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As with most officers, I have been training and preparing for the squadron commander job from my first day as a second lieutenant.By now, I always envisioned I would have some magical catchphrase that would instantly inspire my Airmen to work harder, faster

  • Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 28

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- After a three-year hiatus, the 88th Air Base Wing will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center on Oct. 28. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the opening ceremony will start at 8 a.m.The