• Virtual Air Force Marathon Packets ready for pick-up

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Virtual participants of the 25th Air Force Marathon can pick up 2021 race packet and premiums Friday, Sept. 17, noon-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-noon at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.Participant packets will be located outside

  • Toastmasters build leadership through public speaking

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Public speaking is one of the hardest tasks for many people but there’s a secret helper at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that offers guidance and support in overcoming this sometimes intimidating obstacle in Professional development.Toastmasters is often a

  • Spotlight: Master Sgt. Christin Foley

    Name and rank: Master Sgt. Christin FoleyDuty title: Vocalist and section chief, ReadinessUnit of assignment: Air Force Band of FlightWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a vocalist for the Air Force Band of Flight. I perform for a wide variety of events, including official military, recruiting and

  • Wright-Patt remembers 9/11

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in a wreath-laying ceremony Sept. 10 in front of Fire Station One.A small gathering of firefighters and explosive ordnance disposal technicians were able to attend the

  • Now more than ever, we need servant leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Every organization requires good leadership to thrive and be successful.Many military members express their reasons for joining the military as a way to serve their country. But how many people really mean that?One of our teammates shared this outstanding

  • Great leaders build teams, inspire others

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – We’ve all probably heard the old adage: There’s no “I” in team.A good leader follows it, but a great leader will get the entire team into this mentality and build them up by fostering leadership in the workplace. Every Airman is truly an asset to the team and

  • Don’t let driver fatigue play role in your travel

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This is the time of year many of us will spend extra hours behind the wheel as we drive to and from vacation destinations, recreational outings or social activities. Very often, that driving time slowly erodes our ability to operate a vehicle safely as the

  • 88 ABW Spotlight

    Name and rank: Tara Svidish, GS-11Duty title: Financial specialistUnit of assignment: 88th Comptroller SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a financial specialist assigned to the 88th Comptroller Squadron, the largest comptroller squadron in the Air Force. I lead a team of accountants that

  • Electrical-line project to close Area A roads

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A portion of Hebble Creek Road will be closed Sept. 13-24 on the west side of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center so workers can install underground electrical lines supporting the NASIC Intelligence Production Complex III project.Installation was

  • Plans underway for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    As we’re getting closer and closer to October, that means we are also approaching Cybersecurity Awareness Month.This event will span the entire month and covers many different areas of cybersecurity such as home-network defense, online banking, social media security and more. The 2021 theme is: “Do