• 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

  • Air Force Materiel Command to livestream change of command ceremony

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Lt. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson will take command of the Air Force Materiel Command, June 13, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT during a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, here.Richardson will take over for Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., who is slated to retire

  • 1st generation Reserve Citizen Airman pursues Ph.D.

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - A medical logistics Airman from the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron is no stranger to hard work and dedication. Staff Sgt. Jeanette Salgado is a first generation U.S. born citizen. Her Salvadoran parents immigrated to New Jersey a few years before she was

  • Uniforms now optional at final out for Airmen at AFMC installations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Materiel Command has enacted a waiver making uniform wear optional during final out-processing for service members assigned to AFMC installations.The waiver applies to all Airmen out-processing for the purposes of relocation, retirement and

  • Spotlight: Paige Crawford

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH --Name and rank: Paige Crawford, NH-3Duty title: Management analyst, human resources liaisonUnit of assignment: 88th Comptroller SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? As a human resources liaison, I manage and assist supervisors throughout the employee life cycle

  • When leading, be a conductor, not a virtuoso

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Some years ago, I came across this quote on mature leadership and wrote it down as a reminder of what excellent leadership looks like: “Remember, you’re the conductor — not the virtuoso.”All of us are doers, managers and leaders, depending on the situation,

  • Keep your eyes open this summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As the weather heats up, more and more people will be getting back on their motorcycles and hitting the open road.If you are one of these riders, here are some seasonal and local hazards you should be aware of. A good sense of situational awareness will go a

  • 2023 Spark Tank open for submissions

    Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen are invited to submit innovative, game-changing ideas to compete in the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition now, with preliminary rounds open from June 1 to August 17, 2022.

  • Wright-Patt offers courses to empower resiliency

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Everyone has a story and many people deal with mental health challenges. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base stands firm in making resources available to those in need and equipping those who seek to support. Mental health crisis-intervention courses are available

  • Memorial Day ceremonies on tap Monday

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Senior leaders from the installation are speaking at Memorial Day ceremonies across the Miami Valley on May 30. Here is the list of speakers, event locations and start times: