• Col. Dustin Richards: Q&A with new 88th Air Base Wing commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Dustin Richards took command of the 88th Air Base Wing and installation April 9.Richards, a career civil engineer, arrives at Wright-Patterson AFB from Air Force headquarters in Washington, where he was senior military assistant in the Office of the

  • Commissary features low prices for holiday meals

    FORT LEE, Va. – The Defense Commissary Agency’s sales flyer for Dec. 5-18 offers customers even greater ways to save on fresh produce, meat and holiday treats as they prepare for festive gatherings.Commissaries continue to promote significant holiday savings on whole frozen turkeys for just 68 cents

  • Don’t get burned by your Christmas tree

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The holidays are a time when families gather and celebrate traditions. For many, one of those traditions is the Christmas tree.While this is by far among the most popular, it can also be one of the deadliest.According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Christmas

  • Find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer at commissary

    FORT LEE, Va. – Holiday shopping can take quite a bit of time. However, by thinking outside the grocery bag and using your commissary benefit, you can pick up some holiday gifts right from your local store.“You might be surprised by the unique and thoughtful gifts you can find in your commissary,”

  • Festive fur babies can fetch holiday prizes in Exchange pet photo contest

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Pets can get in on some holiday cheer in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars Petcare holiday pet costume contest.Throughout December, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shoppers can dress their fur babies up in their festive finest and submit a photo

  • Commissary a prime destination for Thanksgiving savings

     As temperatures and leaves begin to fall, prices on most grocery items in military commissaries are also dropping, just in time for Thanksgiving.The Defense Commissary Agency is slashing prices on most items to increase overall patron savings to at least 25 percent compared to commercial grocers as

  • Skywrighter goes digital Oct. 14

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – All good things must come to an end. For printed versions of Skywrighter, that day is Sept. 30.After nearly 12 years, the contracted partnership between the base and the Dayton Daily News will expire. Moving forward, a digital version of Skywrighter will be

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces special holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 5 and Air Force Materiel Command Family Day, Sept. 2 (if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn/Commissary):Sept.

  • Name change shows step toward inclusivity, alignment

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Airman & Family Readiness Center has a new moniker, but Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel can rest assured the newly rebranded facility still provides the same-quality services and support.Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, the Air Force’s deputy chief of

  • Active-shooter exercise tests emergency response

            WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base conducted an active-shooter exercise Aug. 10 to test the skills of first responders while assessing safety