• 2024 AFMC Spark Tank opens for submissions July 7

    Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the 2024 Air Force Spark Tank competition, with the submission window open from July 7 to Aug. 11, 2023.

  • 88th Air Base Wing to welcome new vice commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Effective June 26, Col. Travis Pond will assume the role of 88th Air Base Wing vice commander.Born and raised in nearby Washington Court House, Pond joins the command team from Air Force Materiel Command headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where

  • 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