• Tips for an enjoyable, safe season on the water

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ohio has many terrific bodies of water to enjoy. From the Ohio River to Lake Erie, their beauty and relaxing environment attract thousands of boaters annually.To make the most of your time spent afloat, target your focus on the following areas:

  • Support missions to impact some hospital services

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. Ohio -- In response to spiking COVID-19 cases across the country, U.S. Northern Command is mobilizing multiple medical support teams to assist in locations where hospitals are overwhelmed due to staffing shortages.Three teams are being mobilized from the 88th Medical

  • Yes, there’s a Munitions Flight at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Lt. Col. Donald Roley got a surprise when he found out he was going to take command of the 88th Operations Support Squadron.The surprise was not that he was getting a command. The surprise was it included a Munitions Flight.“I’ve grown up in OSS my whole

  • Wright-Patt right for upgraded training center

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Materiel Command held a ribbon cutting Nov. 3 to commemorate the opening of the first of four newly renovated Follow-On Skills Training centers.The airfield operations officer training program was recently evaluated and revamped by the Air Force.

  • Spotlight: Darrius Parker

    Name and rank: Darrius Parker, GS-9Duty title: Public affairs specialist, Palace Acquire internUnit of assignment: Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs, currently assigned to the 88th Air Base WingWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a public affairs specialist. I am responsible for collecting,

  • Airmen praised for exceeding expectations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Patrick Miller and 88th Air Base Wing leadership held a virtual commander’s call Oct. 20 to show appreciation for Airmen across Wright-Patterson Air Force Base who have exemplified core values in and out of uniform.The 88 ABW and installation commander

  • Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- We live in a fast-paced society. Crazy, hectic schedules keep us constantly on the move.Racing to get the kids to school, the next practice or game, and to work. Pushing hard to finish a tasker, ready an aircraft for a sortie or respond to an alarm. We are always

  • Spotlight: Titus Smith

    Name and rank: Titus Smith, GS-3Duty title: Recreation aideUnit of assignment: 88th Force Support Squadron Services — Fitness & SportsWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I assure the cleanliness of Wright-Patterson Fitness & Sports indoor/outdoor facilities. I also prepare facilities by setting up

  • Command chief honored during retirement ceremony

    Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, delivers parting remarks during his retirement ceremony Oct. 1, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cadell retired after 30 years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)