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Oct. 9, 2024
The Great Power Competition at Wright-Patterson AFB

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - October marks Energy Action Month, a time to reflect on the importance of energy resilience, efficiency, and security for our nation’s military operations. As the U.S. confronts emerging global challenges, particularly within the context of the Great Power
Sept. 21, 2024
Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles

Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles
June 21, 2024
Wright-Patterson Welcomes 75 New Technical Sergeants

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force announced its newest technical sergeant selects — and the list includes 75 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Unit leaders and the base community gathered June 14 to celebrate the group at a release party at the 445th Airlift Wing on
May 23, 2024
NAMRU Dayton senior scientist honored with prestigious Naval award for excellence in science and engineering

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Dr. Michael Reddix, a senior research psychologist at Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, was named a winner of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer Award on May
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
May 2, 2024
Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

The Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required.
April 17, 2024
Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees
March 28, 2024
Air Force Chief Focuses on Threats, Empowering Airmen Who Defend Against Them

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said the top priority is ensuring programs, training and people are ready to deal with threats from high-end adversaries or others.
Feb. 9, 2024
88th Air Base Wing announces 2023 annual award winners

Revised April 3, 2024WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing’s 2023 award winners were announced during a ceremony Feb. 9 at the Wright-Patt Club.Col. Travis Pond, 88 ABW commander; Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, the wing’s command chief; John Faulkner, 88 ABW vice director,
Feb. 8, 2024
One year later: AFMC continues to advance Strategic Plan Lines of Effort

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on the lines of effort identified in its 2023 Strategic Plan as it develops, delivers, supports and sustains the war-winning platforms and capabilities our warfighters need to succeed.