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April 4, 2023
History & Heritage Race showcases MB-2 Bomber during third race of 2023

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The MB-2 (NBS-1) Bomber will be the third retired aircraft to headline the 2023 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning May 1.The event marks the third of six virtual races during the series’s third season. Each event
March 23, 2023
Registration now open for inaugural Museum Mile

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Lace up those sneakers! Registration for the first Museum Mile, honoring the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary, kicked off March 20. Hosted by the Air Force Marathon, the 1-mile, family-friendly event will take place May 11 at the
March 16, 2023
Fit for spring? Eat healthier and save a ton with commissary sales flyers for March 13-26

FORT LEE, Va. – Spring starts March 20 and what better time to start eating healthier than while celebrating National Nutrition Month? Well, the Defense Commissary Agency sales flyer for March 13-26 offers service members and their families extra savings to help them boost their health and
March 15, 2023
Wright-Patterson Medical Center patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Medical Center will transition to the Military Health System’s new electronic health record June 3.Through MHS GENESIS, beneficiaries will be able to view their health information, exchange secure messages with care teams, request
March 2, 2023
Tricare fee increases for 2023 revealed

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--- Some military families will see a rise in their health care costs come January, even as they’re stretching their dollars to cover higher prices for food, fuel and other necessities.Generally, if you’ve been paying out-of-pocket for Tricare in 2022, you’ll pay
Jan. 10, 2023
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians

The Department of the Air Force is establishing new Body Composition Program standards for Airmen and Guardians after the abdominal circumference was removed from the Air Force-specific Physical Fitness Assessment in 2020.
July 22, 2022
Keep sun safety in mind to prevent skin cancer

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Whether you spend time outdoors hiking, swimming or just relaxing in the backyard, limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays must be a priority.According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in
Jan. 7, 2022
WPAFB moves to HPCON Delta

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base transitioned to Health Protection Condition Delta on Friday, with a public health emergency in effect as of noon, due to rising numbers of confirmed COVID-19 “omicron” cases.“The Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are our
Dec. 10, 2021
TRICARE copays to increase

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Starting Jan. 1, TRICARE pharmacy copayments will change for all beneficiaries, except active-duty service members, dependent survivors, and medically retired service members and their family members.The increases are part of a larger Department of Defense
Nov. 5, 2021
Contract channels rapid improvements to base water

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $5.9 million contract to Weston Solutions LLC to help remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from ground and surface water at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The project is already underway thanks to

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