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Feb. 24, 2025
88th Air Base Wing announces 2024 annual award winners

The 88th Air Base Wing celebrated its top performers during the annual excellence awards ceremony on Feb. 21 at the Wright-Patt Club, where Airmen, Guardians and civilians were recognized for their achievements in 2024.The Hollywood-inspired ceremony featured each group within the wing representing
Oct. 9, 2024
The Great Power Competition at Wright-Patterson AFB

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - October marks Energy Action Month, a time to reflect on the importance of energy resilience, efficiency, and security for our nation’s military operations. As the U.S. confronts emerging global challenges, particularly within the context of the Great Power
Oct. 1, 2024
The Air Force Institute of Technology Relaunches the Joint Advanced Cyberspace Operations Course

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio —The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has relaunched the Joint Advanced Cyberspace Operations Course (Cyberspace 300), marking a significant advancement in the Department of the Air Force’s effort to cultivate cyberspace leaders equipped for the
Sept. 21, 2024
Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles

Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles
July 31, 2024
AFMC soars to inspire generations at AirVenture 2024

More than 200 military and civilian Airmen from the Air Force Materiel Command represented the U.S. Air Force at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture 2024 airshow, July 21-28 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
July 19, 2024
AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts

Another win for DAF & American small businesses! To date the partnership between AFGSC and local small businesses have secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from U.S. small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts.
May 2, 2024
Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

The Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required.
April 17, 2024
Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees
Feb. 8, 2024
One year later: AFMC continues to advance Strategic Plan Lines of Effort

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on the lines of effort identified in its 2023 Strategic Plan as it develops, delivers, supports and sustains the war-winning platforms and capabilities our warfighters need to succeed.
Feb. 2, 2024
Future Airmen get peek at Air Force culture in WPAFB tour

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing hosted 36 future Airmen from the 338th Recruiting Squadron for a daylong tour Jan. 11.Part of the Delayed Entry Program, where they prepare physically and mentally for military life while waiting for a basic training date, the recruits