• Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

    On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.

  • Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018

    You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE

  • Wing announces holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have different hours of operation (if not listed, consider them closed) on Monday, July 3, 2017 (AFMC Family Day); and Tuesday, July 4, 2017 (Independence Day observed): Gates1A (Fairborn

  • Special event celebrates Fisher Houses

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Editor’s note: Skywrighter staff writer Amy Rollins talked with Chris Stanley, executive director of Fisher/ Nightingale Houses Inc. at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the future Dayton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fisher House. FNHI will

  • Mylan recalls two drugs distributed through Wright-Patt pharmacy

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  The generic drug manufacturer, Mylan, announced a recall of two medications dispensed at military and civilian pharmacies worldwide.  The two recalled medications are specific lots of 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPen®) and all strengths

  • Team Wright-Patt,USO Community Center celebrate first anniversary

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The USO Community Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is celebrating a year of taking care of Airmen and other service members Feb. 24 with a private official function. The center, Bldg. 1222 in the Kitty-hawk Center of Area A, will be closed until 6

  • Holiday overseas package delivery deadlines coming up

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The deadlines to send holiday packages to your loved ones stationed overseas are fast approaching, and postal officials advise you check the dates, proper military addresses, and zip codes. To send packages to loved ones serving in the military abroad, the

  • Voting is a privilege, a right and a duty

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As fall 2016 quickly approaches, so will the 56th presidential election. The Federal Voting Assistance Program’s purpose is to ensure that military members and their families can exercise their right to vote and meet important election date deadlines.“You are

  • Hatch Act covers election-time rules of conduct

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With national, state and local elections less than four months away, now is an appropriate time to review specific rules governing what can and cannot be done on government time, equipment and/or property — as well as roles one can assume “as a government