• CPR training: Take it seriously

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- We have all sat through countless CPR classes with eyes glossed over and went through the motions to get the card that says you are certified, myself included.Pushing on the chest during CPR dummy practice, you see how easy it is to compress. Then, someone

  • More than a road: The story behind Wright-Patt’s Hobson Way

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Hobson Way on Area B, which runs from the Air Force Institute of Technology to the 711th Human Performance Wing campus, honors former Rep. David Hobson.And unlike the other streets on Wright-Patt, Hobson is the only person still alive with a road named in his

  • No, you’re not seeing double

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – They have the same rank and last name on their uniforms. They both work in security forces, and they work the same shift.But you are not seeing double when you come through the gates. You’re seeing Airmen 1st Class Hailey and Hannah Browning, a set of

  • AFIT consultation results in significant savings for maintenance groups

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Institute of Technology instructors provided theory of constraints and critical chain project management consulting to two maintenance groups.The result was the highest home-station sortie rate in five years for the 140th Maintenance Group at

  • Telework from a manager’s perspective

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FROCE BASE, Ohio – When the 88th Air Base Wing’s Strategic Initiatives Office was initially created in May 2019, the main focus was finding ways to quickly accommodate the growing workforce at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Our efforts included facilities usage via a service

  • Is flossing really that important?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FROCE BASE, Ohio – Let’s face it: No one likes to floss, not even myself — and I’m a periodontist (gum specialist)!However, I tell my patients it’s one of those adult things we’re supposed to do every day. That statement, however, doesn’t make the chore any easier.The need for

  • Wright-Patt welcomes runners to the 26th Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is set to welcome more than 11,000 runners, spectators and vendors during Air Force Marathon weekend Sept. 15-17. “Welcome to the 26th Air Force Marathon,” said Col. Christopher Meeker, 88th Air Base Wing and installation

  • 2022 Air Force Marathon schedule of events

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- SEPT. 15Health & Fitness Expo, race bib pickup3 to 7 p.m.Wright State University’s Nutter CenterFree and open to the publicSEPT. 16Breakfast of Champions*8 to 10 a.m.Holiday Inn Dayton-FairbornHealth & Fitness Expo, race bib pickup11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Free and

  • Air Force Marathon rules and regulations

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Safety on course For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, the courses are restricted to registered runners/walkers, wheelchair division participants and official race personnel only. No animals, bicycles, scooters, skates or wheeled vehicles (other

  • Corral system in effect at start line

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --To help expedite flow at the start line of the half and full marathons, a corral system will be used for this year’s Air Force Marathon.Based on a runner’s time entered at registration, he or she will be assigned to corral “A,” “B” or “C.” Corral assignments