• 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

  • 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

  • Ohio’s new permitless carry law: What you need to know

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- On June 13, Ohio's new law allowing adults 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without training classes or background checks goes into effect. The law also eliminates the need for a permit.Once the new law goes into effect, any Ohioan who is stopped by law

  • Seek appropriate shelter during threat of lightning

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Summer is peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena: lightning. In the United States, lightning kills more than 40 people a year.While no place is absolutely safe from lightning, some are much safer than others. The safest location during

  • Spotlight Master Sgt. Brett Rosebrook

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Master Sgt. Brett RosebrookUnits of assignment: 88th Surgical Operations Squadron and 88th Dental SquadronWhat’s your job like every day? Every day is different — it’s one of the best aspects of this job. Some days, it’s filled with meetings and

  • Wright-Patt lands nearly 40 on master sergeant select list

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force announced its newest master sergeant selects May 31 — and the list includes 37 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This year, a total of 4,040 technical sergeants were picked for promotion across the Air Force, a competitive selection