• Security Forces personnel defend local landscape

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio—Some of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s most prominent outdoor employees spent an afternoon investing in the long-term health and beauty of the local ecosystem April 7.Ten members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron planted 180 maples, oaks and shagbark

  • Commander inspires future military leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, visited cadets of ROTC Detachment 645, located at Ohio State University April 14.During the first part of his visit, Miller was able to have a personal discussion with future Air Force and

  • From impossible to possible

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wendi DiBartolomeo was recognized with the Bronze Star Medal, April 15, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for her efforts as the chief air traffic controller during Operation Allies Rescue.DiBartolomeo, 88th Operations

  • What is your ambition to serve and why you still do?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Everyone has reasons why they choose to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Some desired for opportunities to see the world, obtain education benefits and to better themselves.As for me, my journey began when I enlisted in December 1997 with desires to see the

  • Base moves HPCON level to Alpha

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base transitioned to Health Protection Condition Alpha on April 18 as local community threat levels remain low.Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base in an email and video with the

  • Wright Flyers take ice against Columbus Blue Jackets alumni

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s unofficial hockey team got to face off against former NHL stars as the Columbus Blue Jackets hosted their annual Military Appreciation Night on April 7.The Wright Flyers, a recreation club made up of military and civilian personnel

  • Take time to learn emergency exit routes at work

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- With buildings being repurposed and workspace at a premium, it’s common for emergency exit routes to be overlooked or forgotten.The unfortunate reality is that waiting until a real-world scenario to assess and test your facility’s emergency exit routes could be