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July 18, 2024
Wright Start and Heart Link programs welcome new members to Wright-Patt

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Each month, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomes a steady influx of new personnel. Whether it’s Airmen and Guardians with their families, or new civilians and contractors joining the team, there is a lot to learn about Wright-Patterson AFB.For this reason,
May 16, 2024
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Indiana – Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, quickly fastened MWD Kkaun’s ear protection prior to take off in a UH-60 Black Hawk to
May 10, 2024
Col. Dustin Richards: Q&A with new 88th Air Base Wing commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Dustin Richards took command of the 88th Air Base Wing and installation April 9.Richards, a career civil engineer, arrives at Wright-Patterson AFB from Air Force headquarters in Washington, where he was senior military assistant in the Office of the
March 1, 2024
Trouble in the tower: Air traffic controllers practice fire-evacuation training

The air traffic control tower tends to stand out on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Area A. More than 120 feet tall, the tower cab provides an unobstructed, 360-degree view of the surroundings so controllers can visually scan the air and provide aircraft with a safe path to the ground.Usually,
Feb. 2, 2024
Operation AGILE Medic: Joint Forces Collaborate in Full-Spectrum Medical Readiness Exercise

In December 2023, military forces conducted Operation AGILE Medic (OAM) at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Over 100 medical professionals collaborated to enhance full-spectrum medical readiness. The exercise addressed communication and training gaps, incorporating stress-inducing
Oct. 20, 2023
Readiness and optimization: Energy Action Month proves significant at WPAFB

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is more than just a military installation; it’s a vital hub of national defense and innovation.To maintain mission readiness and support our mission partners, the installation actively participates in Energy Action Month each
Aug. 29, 2023
445th AW, 911th AW medical teams participate in Steel Buckeye

Approximately 65 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation and Aeromedical Staging Squadrons trained with their counterparts from the 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, at two locations during Steel Buckeye, August 2-3.
Aug. 23, 2023
Wing conducts Readiness Exercise Validation Aug. 28-31

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing will conduct a Readiness Exercise Validation Aug. 28-31, testing military readiness through performance-based observation of mission-essential tasks.“The exercise will evaluate the wing’s ability to generate military personnel, cargo,
June 28, 2023
KUDOS to our Wright-Patt children

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The children of Team Wright-Patt are an integral part of our military families. They show remarkable strength and courage in supporting their loved ones who are deployed to defend our nation. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is incredibly grateful for their
May 12, 2023
Wright-Patt recognizes new Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program graduates

In early May, select protocol professionals took part in the Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program through The Protocol School of Washington, hosted at the National Museum of U.S. Air Force. This training prepares protocol personnel from all over WPAFB, as well as the Air Force, to deliver

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