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  • Solar eclipse: Keep your eyes on safety

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States (including Ohio) and Canada.A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun’s face. The sky will darken

  • Summer brings new leaders to Wright-Patterson Medical Center

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This summer marked several key leadership changes for Wright-Patterson Medical Center.Lt. Col. Jason Glitz turned over command of the 88th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron to Col. (Dr.) Catherine Callender during a ceremony July 28 at the hospital’s

  • Magicians behind the curtain: 88th Surgical Operations Squadron

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- If you are on active duty, a dependent, retiree or even an eligible Veterans Affairs patient in the Dayton area who needs specialized medical care, odds are you’re going to pay a visit to the doctors, nurses and other medical staff at Wright-Patterson Medical

  • Spotlight: Senior Airman Aaliyah Jhane Decena

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Senior Airman Aaliyah Jhane DecenaDuty title: Medical readiness training managerUnit of assignment: 88th Medical Support SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I am a health services manager at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. My primary role

  • Wright-Patterson to celebrate Women’s History Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing will be celebrating Women’s History Month with a variety of events throughout March.Events will include seminars, museum tours and scavenger hunts presented by the 88 ABW Special Observance Committee for Women’s History Month. The theme

  • 88th Medical Group celebrates its radiology team

    National Radiologic Technology Week is an annual celebration to recognize the critical work of medical-imaging professionals in delivering safe care to our patient population and commemorate the X-ray’s discovery.

  • Wright-Patterson Medical Center Pharmacy: Help us serve you better

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Medical Center  celebrated Pharmacy Week Oct. 16-22, honoring the invaluable contributions pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care in hospitals, outpatient clinics and other health care settings.The 88th Medical Group’s

  • Hospitals forge positive change in military medicine

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- What began as a helping partnership between the Wright-Patterson and Dayton Veterans Affairs medical centers became a boost to military medical training and increased care for veterans.Since early 2021, Dr. (Maj.) Matt Koroscil, director of the Medical

  • Spotlight: Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates

    WRIGHT-PATTERSONAIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Master Sgt. Stephanie CatesDuty title: Urology technologistUnit of assignment: 88th Surgical Specialties SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I am a urology technologist with over 22 years of experience in surgery. As a technician, I am able to

  • Airman delivers baby in back seat of vehicle

    Most people pick up a gallon of milk on their way home from work. Tech. Sgt. Giselle Rodriguez delivered a baby.Walking out of Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton on Aug. 4, about to cross Apple Street to the parking garage, a man in a vehicle stopped and asked for help.In the rear seat, Rodriguez saw a