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    Mission statement targets objectives

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing is charged with accomplishing a multitude of challenging missions every day, and having a strong, renewed mission statement that captures its goals is aimed at reminding teammates they have a crucial part in delivering a successful mission.Created by leadership, the renewed mission
  • Maj. Gordon Randall, the 88th Comptroller Squadron’s director of operations, is also a project officer for the base’s campaign, which is scheduled to run from March 15 to April 23. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

    2021 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 15

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio —  With a theme of “Taking Care of Our Own – For Airmen and Guardians, By Airmen and Guardians,” the 48th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base kicks off March 15 and runs through April 23.The annual AFAF campaign raises funds for affiliated charities that assist
  • Staff Sgt. Valerie Graw leads a technology refresh project of 55 desktop computers from a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Graw was named the 88th Air Base Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year for her work in the 88th Communications Squadron. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

    Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year brings maturity to work

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Having joined the Air Force at age 22, Staff Sgt. Valerie Graw brought more life experience than a typical recruit and a considerable work ethic to her career. Her achievements and positive mindset won her the 88th Air Base Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year honor.Col. Patrick Miller, 88 ABW commander, and other
  • Dr. Heidi Ries has been selected as the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Chief Academic Officer charged with overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of academic quality in both graduate and professional continuing education instruction and research. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    AFIT welcomes new Chief Academic Officer

    Dr. Heidi R. Ries has been selected as the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Chief Academic Officer charged with overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of academic quality in both graduate and professional continuing education instruction and research.In this role, Ries has direct oversight for achieving and sustaining institute and
  • Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, leads a COVID-19 virtual town hall and situation update March 3 from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Warner)

    Commander addresses base to provide COVID-19 update

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base March 3 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.Miller was joined by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Crowder, the 88th Medical Group’s Public Health emergency officer; Col. Christian Lyons, the 88 MDG
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gaudley Peji, right, 88th Dental Squadron dental assistant, works with Capt. Daniel Nguyen, 88 DS dental resident, during a procedure in the dental clinic at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 22, 2021. The Wright-Patt clinic observed Dental Assistants Recognition Week the first week of March. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

    Four hands are better than two

  • Master Sgt. Monique Tyler official photo

    88 CPTS flight chief named 2020 Senior NCO of the Year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Master Sgt. Monique Tyler was in disbelief to learn she had been picked as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.“My initial reaction to learning I had won was a wave of shock and disbelief,” she said. “I was also amazed, thankful and humbled by the fact I had been
  • 88th Air Base Wing "Strength Through Support" Logo. (U.S. Air Force graphic by David Clingerman)

    Commander updates Wing's strategic plan

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, has launched a new strategic plan for the Wing.Under this new plan, Miller initiated an effort to update the Wing’s mission, vision and lines of effort, as well as developed organizational values and characteristics/traits.88 ABW
  • 88ABW/PA NEWS RELEASE

    NEWS RELEASE: Air Force Marathon prices increase March 8

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Participants of the Air Force Marathon can save a little money on registration this year if registered by March 8, when the second price increase will occur.As this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon, race director Brandon Hough is ready to welcome runners back to Wright-Patterson Air
  • A Department of Defense civilian employee teleworks in early April 2020. Personnel from the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., went to work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to expand the user capacity of the Air Force network to get more teleworkers online. (DoD photo/released)

    AFMC releases updated telework guidance

    The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated guide to provide employees and supervisors with a one-stop reference to policies and procedures governing telework activity across the mission set. The 25-page document covers all aspects of telework, to include eligibility, training, pay, leave and absence, equipment, documentation and more, with applicability to all AFMC telework-eligible employees.
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