• First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care

    Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative,

  • AFMC commander provides update, shares perspective during Commander's Calls

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - World events, a myriad of challenges, and Air Force priorities were highlighted during two Commander's Calls hosted by Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Nov. 7 and 8. A third

  • Celebration, fellowship, free luncheon opportunity to give thanks

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A Thanksgiving worship celebration and free luncheon fellowship with Chaplain (Col.) Shon Neyland, Air Force Materiel Command Chaplain, is open Nov. 21 starting at 10 a.m. to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community at Kittyhawk Chapel, Bldg. 1220,

  • Bakers, get ready: 17th annual donation event set for Dec. 6

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Cookie and brownie bakers who have a soft spot in their hearts for some 2,000 hungry unaccompanied Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will want to note Dec. 6 on their calendars. That’s when the 17th annual Airmen’s Holiday Cookie Drive at Wright-Patt

  • Nobel Laureate returns to AFRL to talk determination, discovery

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Dan Shechtman visited the Air Force Research Laboratory on November 8, 2017, imparting his research, life experience, and words of wisdom to an audience of researchers as part of the AFRL Technical Mastery interactive lecture

  • New procedures for ADPE equipment turn in

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (US) will transition in January 2018 to a field office, but their services will still be available to Wright-Patterson personnel looking to turn in equipment and hazardous waste.“Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

  • Reporting procedures ready for hazardous conditions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  As winter approaches and with temperatures already in the 30s and 40s, base personnel must prepare for the season’s hazardous weather and the potential effects to the operating hours of the base. To ensure a safe, secure and operational environment for

  • Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

    On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.