• Small team, big responsibility

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind.At Wright-Patt, a team of four serve as subject matter experts on radioactive waste. Their job is less glamourous but much more

  • Commander defines, refines rhythm for HPCON Delta

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Two weeks after rising COVID rates pushed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base into Health Protection Condition Delta, 88th Air Base Wing officials interpreted new challenges and protocols in their second Facebook Live COVID-19 situation update this year Jan.

  • Security Forces always training, always ready

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO – It does not matter what situation 88th Security Forces Squadron Defenders find themselves in. Members of Team Wright-Patt can rest assured they are trained and ready to respond.The squadron is responsible for all law enforcement around the installation, to

  • Time to get into safe winter-driving mindset

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is to not drive at all, if you can avoid it.If not, don’t go out until the snowplows and salt/sand trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.As with any

  • Level Up Week to emphasize personal, professional development

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Registration has begun for the 88th Air Base Wing’s first-quarter Level Up Week, formerly known as Focus Week.The next session is scheduled for Feb. 7-11 and open to all Wright-Patterson Air Force Base military members and civilians. Enrollment continues until

  • Virtual events on tap for Data Privacy Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Data Privacy Week activities are set for Jan. 24-28, so don’t forget to register for several planned events.Enormous amounts of your personal information are collected and shared. This info can be stored indefinitely — and get used in both beneficial and

  • Spotlight: TSgt Miller

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Tech. Sgt. Luane MillerDuty title: NCO in charge of medical information systemsUnit of assignment: 88th Medical Support SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a client service technician and supervise 11 personnel. I’m responsible for

  • Airman comes up with a cool idea … and leaders listened

        WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anybody who has worn body armor any amount of time knows it can get pretty warm. First Lt. Justin O’Brien, 88th Security Forces Squadron, certainly knows.As an enlisted “Defender”

  • Getting the ‘green light’ for snowplows

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- With cold weather upon us and snow on the way, it’s time to get your mind and vehicle prepared for winter-weather driving. It’s good to know the Ohio Department of Transportation is doing the same.According to ODOT’s website, it’s prepared to fight the elements

  • WPAFB to mark Data Privacy Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society.Are you protecting the privacy of your data? Do you want to improve your situation? Don’t be an easy target for