• Helping Children Understand Deployment

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Has your child ever wondered what it would be like to go on deployment like many of our WPAFB Airmen who deploy all over the world? KUDOS, or Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, is a fun-filled way that allows children to understand why deployments are

  • Prairies Youth Center opens opportunities for youth

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For many children, after school activities are abundant and easy to get involved with. Those activities can range from sports, music, education and many more. The Prairies Youth Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base gives military children the

  • Seasons of Change are Inherent in Leadership

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- As we enter this season of change and the anniversary of my first year as deputy director, I reflect on some of my experiences here at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, especially with those with leadership. Let’s just call these a few leadership lessons from

  • Spotlight: Kelly Neal, GS Civilian

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Kelly Neal, GS CivilianUnits of assignment: 88th Dental SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a Unit Program Coordinator for the 88th Dental Squadron. I assist the commander as an administrative assistant for the squadron. Some key duties

  • Pollinator Expo creates buzz on and off base June 8

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — About 300 base and local community members learned how to give wings to efforts toward healthier and more diverse habitats for hummingbirds and humans alike June 8 at the annual Pollinator Expo, hosted by 88th Civil Engineering in partnership with local

  • More than a road: The story behind Wright-Patt's Monahan Way

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Monahan Way on Area B honors the 35-year Air Force career of Lt. Gen. George Monahan Jr. The road runs from the government vehicle gas station on the top of the hill to Building 12, which is also named in honor of Monahan.“On March 30, 1993, Wright-Patt named

  • WBAFB hosts chief master sergeant recognition

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base chief master sergeants join the 14 recently selected chiefs for a group photo at the end of the Wright-Patterson Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony on May 14, 2022, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J.

  • Cincinnati Bengals rookies visit WPAFB

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosted the Cincinnati Bengals rookies for a football clinic for Wright-Patterson youth Friday, June 3.22 Bengals rookies arrived to the base United Services Organization where they were greeted by Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air

  • Get to know your people’s ‘story’

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Years ago when I initially met one of my mentors, the first thing he asked me was: “What’s your story?”He was an imposing man who leaned into the words he spoke. It was not a question I had expected and I was not sure what information he wanted exactly, so to

  • Take proper precautions to get the most out of summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Summer represents the time of year when our most valuable asset — Air Force personnel — are statistically at greatest risk of experiencing a significant mishap.The following information covers safety measures and guidelines for a broad range of summertime