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  • Wright-Patt offers courses to empower resiliency

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Everyone has a story and many people deal with mental health challenges. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base stands firm in making resources available to those in need and equipping those who seek to support. Mental health crisis-intervention courses are available

  • FEMA conducts exercise on Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The installation played host to a Federal Emergency Management Agency exercise as about 90 logistics officials participated in Eagle Rising.The weeklong national-level field training exercise took place May 16-20 on the Area B flightline next to the National

  • Memorial Day ceremonies on tap Monday

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Senior leaders from the installation are speaking at Memorial Day ceremonies across the Miami Valley on May 30. Here is the list of speakers, event locations and start times:

  • Shooting competition part of Police Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosted an Excellence in Competition shooting event at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance indoor firing range May 17-18 in conjunction with annual National Police Week activities.Defenders from the 88th Security Forces

  • A great team is built on diversity

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- When I became a supervisor, I had this preconceived idea that once I stepped into my position, a “How to be a great supervisor” handbook would magically fall in my lap and offer everything I needed to know to successfully lead my team.Aren’t supervisors

  • Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Oscar Flores

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Airman 1st Class Oscar FloresDuty title: Server administratorUnit of assignment: 88th Communications SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am responsible for maintaining servers for different organizations on base, as well as assisting in

  • Keep grilling safety in mind this holiday weekend

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food.lose to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries.Follow these simple tips and you’ll be on the way to safe grilling this Memorial

  • Police Week kicks off with Defenders Challenge

          WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base kicked off its annual tribute to National Police Week with a Defenders Challenge at the Warfighter Training Center.The May 16

  • Tips for an enjoyable, safe season on the water

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ohio has many terrific bodies of water to enjoy. From the Ohio River to Lake Erie, their beauty and relaxing environment attract thousands of boaters annually.To make the most of your time spent afloat, target your focus on the following areas:

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces special holiday hours

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours in observance of the Memorial Day holiday May 30 and Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on May 27 (if not listed, consider them closed): Memorial Day Hours