• Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 28

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- After a three-year hiatus, the 88th Air Base Wing will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center on Oct. 28. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the opening ceremony will start at 8 a.m.The

  • Spotlight: 1st Lt. Caroline McDowell

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: 1st Lt. Caroline McDowellDuty title: Critical care nurseUnit of assignment: 88th Inpatient Operations SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I am a critical-care nurse in the (intensive care unit) at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. I am

  • Company Grade Officers’ Council lists new board members

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Company Grade Officers’ Council has announced its new board members for fall 2022. All executive positions have a six-month term, starting July 1 and running through Dec. 31.“This organization promotes networking through

  • Spotlight Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Sigafoos

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Senior Master Sgt. Timothy SigafoosUnits of assignment: U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research LaboratoryWhat’s your job like every day? No day is the same and you never know what to expect

  • 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

  • Blue Streak Time Trial heads into homestretch

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Military and civilian cyclists gathered July 12 to bike along the 10-mile path around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s flightline in the latest Blue Streak Time Trial.The monthly bike races, sponsored by the Air Force Marathon Office, start on Skeel Avenue

  • Semper Gumby: Empowering our teams through flexibility

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- We have all heard the old sayings: “adapt and overcome,” “strength and flexibility are the keys to airpower,” and my personal favorite — “Semper Gumby (always flexible).”The common thread through these phrases is that flexibility and adaptability are

  • Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Tahmeira Kelley

    Name and rank: Staff Sgt. Tahmeira KelleyDuty title: Administrative technicianUnit of assignment: 88th Healthcare Operations SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am an administrative technician and recently became the NCOIC of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Wright-Patterson Medical Center,

  • LEADership group at halfway mark in 2022 program

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Participants in the LEADership Wright-Patt program have made a personal investment to develop into prospective Wright-Patterson Air Force Base leaders during this year’s five-month course.LEADership Wright-Patt kicked off in May and features 10 contact days,

  • Aggressive driving: How to prevent, respond to it

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- We have all dealt with aggressive drivers from time to time, and sometimes, we’re the guilty party.To avoid engaging in aggressive driving behavior, plan ahead and allow yourself extra time.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, you