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  • More than a road: The story behind Wright-Patt's Estabrook Road

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Estabrook Road, located on Area A and running from Wright-Patterson Medical Center to Turtle Pond, honors Brig. Gen. Merrick Estabrook Jr.Estabrook was born July 12, 1886, in Boston. He graduated from Harvard University in 1909 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

  • DAF summer job opportunities for 700-plus qualified students

    Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force is giving more than 700 students an opportunity to develop and hone their skills under its flagship summer hire program, which runs May through September.  “The 2022 Summer Hire Employment Program provides students in

  • New Year brings discount on Air Force Marathon registration

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As this year’s clock ticks away, the Air Force Marathon team prepares for the New Year, and the Air Force’s 75th birthday.When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, registration opens for all with the chance to save up to $20 through Jan. 3. Active duty,

  • Wright-Patt lands 11 on chief master sergeant selection list

    The Air Force has announced its newest chief master sergeant selects – and the list includes 11 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base:Air Force Materiel CommandSenior Master Sgt. Kevin CozadSenior Master Sgt. Michael GuanillAir Force Life Cycle Management CenterSenior Master Sgt. Chad

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • Retired major, educator introduces youth to stock market

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Retired Air Force officer and longtime local educator Gregory Powell is on a mission to teach the next generation the importance of financial investing.After serving in the military for 23 years, he went on to teach in the Dayton Public Schools system from