• Beat the heat: Avoiding heat stress

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - During the summer months here outdoor heat is measured with wet bulb globe temperature readings. The WBGT is different from the heat index, which is a measurement of ambient temperature. Unlike the heat index, WBGT accounts for wind, cloud cover, and sun angle

  • Baltimore C-STARS partnership prepares Airmen for battlefield medicine

    Civilian partnerships are a vital readiness resource for the Air Force Medical Service, refreshing medics on trauma skills and taking lessons learned to deliver life-saving trauma care downrange.The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program in Baltimore, Maryland, prepares

  • ‘100 Years of Mateship’ event celebrates U.S.-Australian bond

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A Nieuport 23 replica World War I aircraft and a display of World War I equipment and weaponry were the highlights of a commemoration and celebration of “100 years of Mateship” between Australia and the United States. The celebratory event took place June 20

  • Col. Thomas Sherman: Q&A with the 88 ABW’s brand-new commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Col. Thomas Sherman assumed his position as commander of the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base June 19. Sherman previously served as commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 1

  • Registration open for courses offered July 23-27

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The third Focus Week of 2018, scheduled for July 23-27 at the 88th Air Base Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is approaching. Registration is open and continues until the day before each course is held. The Summer Focus Week is focused on performance

  • Discover nature’s splendor at “Explore Huffman Prairie” walking tour

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Civil Engineering Group Natural Resources is offering an “Explore Huffman Prairie” walking tour on Tuesday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at the Huffman Prairie.   Led by a National Park Service ranger and naturalist, attendees will learn about the native

  • USAFSAM brings BLAST live to train leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine will begin offering Air Force Medical Service mid-level leaders a new Basic Leader Airman Skills Training course to empower the total force with the skills needed to provide safe, high-quality,

  • Wright-Patt volunteers needed for master resilience training relaunch

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- An Air Force program designed to make Total Force Airmen more resilient, or have the ability to recover from or adjust easily to stress, misfortune or change, is being relaunched force-wide at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, says the installation's community

  • IDS: Proactive Care for Airmen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - For many Airmen, faith and spiritual guidance is an important part of maintaining mental health and healing. As a member of Integrated Delivery System, or IDS, the Chaplain Corps provides this service.IDS is a team of helping agencies focused on care of the

  • Men’s Health Month: Preventive care matters

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - June 1 kicked off Men’s Health Month bringing awareness to the challenges and disparities men face in healthcare.The Civilian Health Promotion Service, or CHPS, on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is holding classes during the month focusing on men’s physical,