• Retiring 88 ABW command chief reflects on accomplishments, challenges

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The command chief master sergeant of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is retiring following an almost 30-year career.Before coming to Wright-Patt in May 2018, Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Arbona was the superintendent of the 11th

  • Campaign aimed at caring for fellow Airmen resumes for 2-week period

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 47th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base resumes July 13 and ends July 24, adding much-needed funds to multiple entities in need.The annual AFAF campaign, using the theme of “Taking Care of Our Own,” raises funds

  • New commander addresses key aspects of his leadership style

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The new commander of the 88th Air Base Wing and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base installation is a self-described reality TV “junkie,” acted as a grass-skirt-and-coconut-wearing Luther Billis in a production of “South Pacific” and isn’t one for standing

  • AFLCMC contracting officer’s son chosen for award, scholarship

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Franklin “Miles” Smith-Custer has been named the 2020 Ohio Military Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year Program and has been awarded a scholarship.He is the son of Sara Smith-Custer, a contracting officer in the

  • Federal law protects Airmen’s rights during service

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With the introduction of the permanent change of station season, Airmen should know their rights.Service members’ rights are protected by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a law designed to ease financial burdens on service members during periods of

  • New exhibits, enhanced outreach mark aviation museum’s ongoing mission

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- David Tillotson III has served as director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, since November 2018. As such, he manages nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space with more than 350 aerospace vehicles and

  • Local CFC director points to monetary, volunteer opportunities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Susy Himelhoch, director of the Ohio Combined Federal Campaign, Dayton District, said donors are able to pledge volunteer time as well as money during a special solicitation opportunity created to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.The U.S. Office

  • Military Personnel Flight serves mission-essential personnel

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Military Personnel Flight, part of the 88th Force Support Squadron, has maintained its mission during COVID-19 to ensure essential personnel can continue their work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The flight’s sections, housed in Bldg. 2, Area A,

  • AF acquisition solutions enterprise names new executive director

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anthony “Tony” W. Everidge, a newly appointed member of the Senior Executive Service, has been named executive director of the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Materiel Command,

  • Guidance issued for reopening Wright-Patt childcare facilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has announced Phase II of reopening eligibility, guidelines and best practices for base child development centers during COVID-19, effective June 8.