Collaboration: A New Era for Training and Partnership Published March 3, 2026 By Warren D. Spearman Jr. 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - Ohio -- Recently, members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center met with controllers from the Air Force Materiel Command Command Post, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, to synchronize efforts in support of the 88th Air Base Wing. U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command command center and the 88th Security Forces Squadron, conduct a joint tabletop exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb 11, 2026. The organizations synchronized training efforts to bridge communication gaps and gain a better understanding of their partner unit's procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res This collaborative effort was sparked from discussions among senior enlisted leaders from both organizations on how to effectively train and equip personnel in response to real-world situations. Command Center controllers have expressed interest in working with and observing BDOC controllers to gain a better understanding of their mission, and in turn, SFS will offer the same opportunity for their command post counterparts. Both SELs, Senior Master Sgt. Jacquetta Reid, superintendent of the command post and Master Sgt. Michael Brice, non-commissioned officer in charge of operations at the 88 SFS, are excited about the chances this training affords both their respective units. The training consisted of 11 total members from both units. Together, they went over what each agency would do in case of a real-world scenario, and how to create an effective synergy. U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command command center and the 88th Security Forces Squadron, conduct a joint tabletop exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb 11, 2026. The organizations synchronized training efforts to bridge communication gaps and gain a better understanding of their partner unit's procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res “This is a great opportunity to showcase partnership between our two agencies in support of Wright-Patt,” Reid said. Master Sgt. Brice echoed those sentiments. “It’s a good working relationship,” said Brice. “This training will help bolster that relationship.” The two agencies will look to hold these trainings once a quarter, with plans to include additional base agencies for more partnership and synergy in the future.