• Podcast delivers updates on contracting curriculum

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- “Contracting Conversations” is Defense Acquisition University’s newest podcast series to connect you with contracting experts in the community.DAU’s Jim Valley and Scott Williams host experts for brief discussions on topics impacting the contracting workforce

  • Ping-Pong bounces back into action at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ping-Pong is “back by popular demand,” an 88th Force Support Squadron event organizer said earlier this month.The year’s second tournament took place Aug. 11 at Wright Field Fitness Center, where 16 competitors participated in a double-elimination

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces special holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 5 and Air Force Materiel Command Family Day, Sept. 2 (if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn/Commissary):Sept.

  • 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month on horizon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- October will mark the 19th year for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.The CSAM program spans the entire month, raises awareness of cybersecurity’s importance across the nation and ensures everyone (military, civilians, contractors, family members) has the

  • Airman delivers baby in back seat of vehicle

    Most people pick up a gallon of milk on their way home from work. Tech. Sgt. Giselle Rodriguez delivered a baby.Walking out of Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton on Aug. 4, about to cross Apple Street to the parking garage, a man in a vehicle stopped and asked for help.In the rear seat, Rodriguez saw a

  • AFNET pushes update to Office 365

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is getting an upgrade to computer desktops.AFNET Enterprise is scheduled to push out a large upgrade to your desktop starting on Aug. 8. This will update Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and other

  • Spotlight: Mr. Chad Zeretzke

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Mr. Chad Zeretzke, NH-03Duty title: Operations compliance flight chiefUnit of assignment: 88th Logistics Readiness SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a supervisory program analyst with the 88th Air Base Wing. I am responsible for

  • Wright-Patt lands 41 on technical sergeant select list

        WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force has announced its newest technical sergeant selects — and the list includes 41 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This year, 5,430 staff sergeants were

  • Be smart, seen and safe while running

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The dense morning fog routinely generated here in the Miami Valley can present real challenges for those hitting the streets early to get a jog in before work.For early morning or any periods of reduced visibility, here are a few safety tips for you to keep

  • There’s no secret formula — just ‘go do’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As with most officers, I have been training and preparing for the squadron commander job from my first day as a second lieutenant.By now, I always envisioned I would have some magical catchphrase that would instantly inspire my Airmen to work harder, faster