• Barkhurst bids farewell as 88 ABW vice commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing is swapping out its second in command.In mid-June, Col. Charles Barkhurst will depart for Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where he will become financial management and comptroller director for U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. He

  • Wright-Patt hosts community reception for local leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing hosted local community and business, leaders, honorary commanders, and elected officials for a community reception   at the Wright-Patt Club on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, May 19.The event, held in conjunction with National Police

  • Defenders honored for service during National Police Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Military and local law enforcement officers were honored for their dedication to service during National Police Week at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The 88th Security Forces Squadron hosted a series of competitions May 15-19, testing physical and mental

  • Using the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wright-Patterson Medical Center will be implementing their new Electronic Health Record (EHR), MHS GENESIS, on June 3, 2023. Included in the new EHR is a new patient portal which replaces the current TRICARE Online Patient Portal currently in use.Secure

  • Racers finish inaugural Museum Mile! Winners announced

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Runners and walkers gathered on May 11 to compete in the first ever Museum Mile hosted by the Air Force Marathon office in honor of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary.“We are so excited to introduce a new event this year,” said

  • WPAFB fire chief looks back on 27-year career upon retirement

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Chief Jacob King retired after 27 years working for the Air Force as a civil service employee.“Chief King has been an indispensable part of the Wright Patt Fire Department and 788 CES for 27 years,” said Maj. Nathan

  • AFMC establishes “Connect to Care” construct

    The Air Force Materiel Command has adapted their helping agency response policy to align with the Department of the Air Force "Connect to Care" construct, providing guidance for addressing sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse support requests across the enterprise.

  • No money, no mission: A deep dive into Wright-Patt's 88th Comptroller Squadron

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  Embroidered on the 88th Comptroller Squadron patch is the no-nonsense phrase “No money, no mission,” which perfectly sums up this team’s mission of providing world-class financial management and services through support and superior customer service to ensure