• From impossible to possible

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wendi DiBartolomeo was recognized with the Bronze Star Medal, April 15, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for her efforts as the chief air traffic controller during Operation Allies Rescue.DiBartolomeo, 88th Operations

  • Spring cleaning of garage calls for extra precautions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- This time of year, many people like to reorganize and clear out unwanted items around their homes. If one of those areas around the house is the garage, keep these tips in mind when organizing and cleaning it.Ensure there are clear walking surfaces when

  • Active-shooter exercise tests emergency response

    Senior Airman Andrew Barnes, 88th Security Forces Squadron, takes point as Defenders respond to an active-shooter exercise Feb. 23, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The exercise was held as part of the base’s regularly scheduled training to prepare for possible emergency scenarios.

  • Compass recycling gives old products new life

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anyone who’s navigated over land in the military has probably used a lensatic compass.Lensatic compasses contain a glow-in-the-dark chemical called tritium, a self-powered lighting source that requires no recharging. The tritium illuminates the compass face

  • Process changes for visitor passes

    **This information is no longer valid. For current information, please go to: 88 ABW – Pass & Registration Office Fact Sheet ** WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force has implemented a new biometric-identification system at multiple bases across the country.The technology “streamlines

  • Airman comes up with a cool idea … and leaders listened

        WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anybody who has worn body armor any amount of time knows it can get pretty warm. First Lt. Justin O’Brien, 88th Security Forces Squadron, certainly knows.As an enlisted “Defender”

  • Homecoming links pilot with ‘next generation’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A crop of aspiring aviators recently got a chance to hear from an Air Force pilot who’s flown over some big venues in her career.Maj. Sarah Kociuba, 393rd Bomb Squadron pilot, flew a T-38 Talon jet here Nov. 15 from her home station of Whiteman Air Force Base,

  • History & Heritage Race Series returns for second year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The J-3 Piper Cub will be the first historical aircraft featured in the 2022 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning Jan. 1.The upcoming event marks the first of six virtual races as the series returns for a second

  • Wright-Patt hosts tree lighting

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The holiday spirit was out in full force Dec. 1 as the 88th Force Support Squadron hosted the annual holiday tree lighting on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Families came out to celebrate and enjoy the different festivities such as Santa and his dancing

  • Longtime participant carries on with stride

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Delores Sampson has been participating in the Air Force Marathon for about 10 years, competing in the 5K and 10K each time. Now set to turn 81 in December, she doesn’t have any plans to give it up.“Even before the Air Force Marathon, I was always a walker,”