• Med Group opens up COVID-19 vaccine offerings

    The 88th Medical Group is set to expand its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine after working through the initial phases of first responders and medical personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

  • Commander touches on key issues in quarterly call

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - As Wright-Patterson Air Force Base continues to operate during Health Protection Condition Bravo through a variety of staffing levels – virtual and in-person, wing leaders stay connected with Airmen through a variety of platforms.Col. Patrick Miller, the 88th

  • Sherman reflects on his time as 88th Air Base Wing commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Col. Thomas P. Sherman is scheduled to relinquish command of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base June 12 during a private ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force presided over by Lt. Gen. Robert D. McMurry Jr., commander of

  • Special Victims’ Counsel gives clients ‘a voice and a choice

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Special Victims’ Counsel program provides Air Force Judge Advocates to represent victims of sexual assault and related offenses.The Air Force originated the SVC program 2013, and it was soon mandated for all military branches.The SVC team provides legal

  • Join a team, run for a cause during the Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  Three nonprofit organizations — Air Force Enlisted Village, Fisher House and United Service Organizations — invite runners to join their fundraising teams during the annual Air Force Marathon event, Sept. 14-15."The AFEV, Fisher House, and USO are all

  • 5 Little Known Facts about Wright- Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Aviation history is rich here,  but Wright-Patt is also home to interesting historical landmarks that few are aware of.Area A contains five of these landmarks explored by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center historian, Kenneth Sloat, and Cultural Resource

  • Wright-Patt kids sharpen athletic skills with help from NFL pro

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On July 9-10 Military children participated in the Steve Smith football ProCamp at the Kitty Hawk field. Over 150 children from ages 6-14 and all skill levels received this opportunity thanks to the base community for its support for the commissary.For 6 years

  • Equal Opportunity office works with IDS to create positive communication

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Integrated Delivery System is a team of helping agencies working together to create a comprehensive support system for total force Airmen. As a member of the IDS, the Equal Opportunity office works to end discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex,

  • Beat the heat: Avoiding heat stress

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - During the summer months here outdoor heat is measured with wet bulb globe temperature readings. The WBGT is different from the heat index, which is a measurement of ambient temperature. Unlike the heat index, WBGT accounts for wind, cloud cover, and sun angle

  • IDS: Proactive Care for Airmen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - For many Airmen, faith and spiritual guidance is an important part of maintaining mental health and healing. As a member of Integrated Delivery System, or IDS, the Chaplain Corps provides this service.IDS is a team of helping agencies focused on care of the