• Homecoming links pilot with ‘next generation’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A crop of aspiring aviators recently got a chance to hear from an Air Force pilot who’s flown over some big venues in her career.Maj. Sarah Kociuba, 393rd Bomb Squadron pilot, flew a T-38 Talon jet here Nov. 15 from her home station of Whiteman Air Force Base,

  • Fire Department completes 8,500 training sessions a year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department always aims for lofty milestones to make sure it is prepared to safeguard people and infrastructure in an emergency. “We conduct formal training three days a week, and informal training as opportunities arise,”

  • Wright-Patt hosts tree lighting

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The holiday spirit was out in full force Dec. 1 as the 88th Force Support Squadron hosted the annual holiday tree lighting on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Families came out to celebrate and enjoy the different festivities such as Santa and his dancing

  • NASIC volunteers partner with The Foodbank

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Volunteers from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center devoted a piece of their holiday season Nov. 23 to ensure families in the community enjoyed a meal on Thanksgiving.Nine NASIC employees distributed turkey and other food to local residents for The

  • Finding a way to ‘yes’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In August 2020, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. released action orders highlighting a strategic approach to move the Air Force toward his vision of a more flexible and capable force.The Air Force chief of staff’s directive, “Accelerate change or lose,” has gained

  • Spotlight: LeeGurtha Lucas

    Name and rank: LeeGurtha Lucas, NH-3Duty title: Security specialistUnit of assignment: Information Protection Directorate, 88th Air Base WingWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a personnel security specialist with the 88 ABW/Information Protection Directorate’s Personnel Security Division. I provide

  • Don’t miss office calls: Install ‘soft phone’ capability

    WTIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Did you know you can make and receive calls from your office phone, in the comfort of your home?In the evolving landscape of COVID-19 restrictions, the 88th Communications Squadron continues to find new and creative ways for your work success.Don’t miss

  • Keep caution in mind when using space heaters

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They