• Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year brings maturity to work

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Having joined the Air Force at age 22, Staff Sgt. Valerie Graw brought more life experience than a typical recruit and a considerable work ethic to her career. Her achievements and positive mindset won her the 88th Air Base Wing’s 2020 Airman of the Year

  • Commander updates Wing's strategic plan

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, has launched a new strategic plan for the Wing.Under this new plan, Miller initiated an effort to update the Wing’s mission, vision and lines of effort, as well as developed organizational

  • Snow, ice no match for solid, prepared crews

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- February’s weather challenges proved no match for the equipment and ground crews of the 88th Civil Engineer Squadron.Two significant events that brought ice and snow to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have been conquered with teamwork and positive attitudes,

  • 88th Air Base Wing transfers its first members to U.S. Space Force

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen from the 88th Communications Squadron became the first set of 88th Air Base Wing members to join the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony Feb. 11 in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Gallery. Most fittingly, the event took place in front

  • Wright-Patt Tax Center set to crank up services

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Tax Center will begin providing income tax-preparation services to eligible members of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community on Feb. 16.The center will be open through April 15 but function only in a drop-off capacity due to COVID-19 pandemic

  • Space exhibit touches down at Air Force museum

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The newest temporary exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the stuff of dreams – for children and adults.The “Space: A Journey to Our Future” exhibit, which opened Jan. 28 and closes Sept. 6, is spread over

  • Wright-Patt selects its 2020 Military Spouse of the Year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it would not be unusual to see Mindy Schwickerath, a key spouse for the 88th Security Forces Squadron, appear in costume in support of the many events in which she participated.Among the ensembles the former preschool teacher owns

  • Deadline extended for charities to apply for 2021 Combined Federal Campaign

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Charities not currently part of the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign now have until Feb. 26 to apply, pay the application fee and submit their application so they may reach 9 million potential donors across the country and around the world.The Office of

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. Ohio — The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours of operation in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Feb. 12 and Presidents Day on Feb. 15 (if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn Gate) Feb.