• Service is never ‘just a job’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, there are no “just” jobs.Several months ago, I began meeting with each group of 40 to 70 new civilian employees at the Civilian Personnel Office’s bimonthly in-processing event in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

  • Wright-Patterson Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Janice Reynolds

    Name and rank: Staff Sgt. Janice ReynoldsDuty title: Occupational safety and health specialistUnit of assignment: 88th Air Base Wing, Safety OfficeWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am an occupational safety and health specialist. Our mission is to minimize the loss of Air Force resources and protect

  • Focus Week emphasizes professional development

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Air Base Wing will offer in-residence and virtual courses Aug. 9-13 for its third-quarter Focus Week.Registration is open and will close three business days prior to each course. This quarter’s spotlight is “Choosing Balance.”The 11 courses on tap

  • Be smart, seen and safe while running

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The dense morning fog routinely generated here in the Miami Valley can present real challenges for those hitting the streets early to get a jog in before work.For early morning or any periods of reduced visibility, here are a few safety tips for you to keep in

  • Wright-Patt moves back to HPCON Bravo

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has transitioned to Health Protection Condition Bravo in response to an uptick of COVID-19 cases both on and off base, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander announced Aug. 4 during a Facebook Live town hall.Col.

  • AFIT gets new leadership

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Institute of Technology welcomed two new senior leaders in separate ceremonies at Wright-Patterson AFB.   Dr. Walter Jones officially became AFIT’s new director and second chancellor in an acceptance-of-leadership ceremony July 27. The following

  • Updated DOD Mask Policy as of July 28, 2021

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Masks now mandatory for indoor settings. New Defense Department guidance directs all personnel—service members, federal employees, onsite contractor employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors on installations or

  • Base Exchange opens Bunker 27

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has opened its newest store in the Base Exchange.Base leadership, along with Army & Air Force Exchange Service management, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 15 for Bunker 27.  Bunker 27 is a licensed retailer of finely crafted