News - Tag Wright-Patterson AFB

April 2, 2021
Airmen’s heroism, quick-thinking saves two lives from fatal vehicle accident

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - On March 23, what could have been a dire situation ended in the saving of two lives—thanks to the valor and heroism of two 88th Medical Group Airmen.That Tuesday morning, Capt. Carly Kerr, an intensive care unit nurse at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, was
April 2, 2021
88 MDG team makes progress in Detroit

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 120 Airmen from the 88th Medical Group who departed for a COVID-19 mission in Detroit have been diligent by putting shots in arms.The team has been providing 5,000 vaccines a day, and another thousand have been delivered by mobile vaccination teams, which
March 29, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wright-Patt to provide transient support for U.S. Army

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – From 29-31 March, the 88th Operations Support Squadron and 88 Logistics Readiness Squadron at Wright-Patterson AFB are providing transient support for the United States Army as helicopters from the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
March 26, 2021
Right values lead to the Wright way

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO -- The 88th Air Base Wing has developed a new strategic plan that defines the installation and how leaders want community partners to view it.Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is guided by certain standards and ideals that all personnel, military and civilians
March 26, 2021
Acting Air Force secretary visits Wright-Patterson AFB

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on March 23 to get a firsthand look at various missions and a few of the more than 115 units and agencies that operate here. This was Roth's first visit to the base since he
March 25, 2021
Gift registration for Airmen returns to 2021 Air Force Marathon

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Marathon registrants can gift a paid entry fee to any junior active-duty, Reserve and Guard enlisted member stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Gift registrations are available for the half and full marathon. All military members (E-1 to
March 25, 2021
Deployment could impact Medical Center operations

The departure of 120 Airmen from the 88th Medical Group for a COVID-19 mission in Detroit could temporarily lead to diminished operations at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, base officials said.“Although we will remain open for business and all services will be open, some areas may have to change
March 19, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Local recruiting squadron welcomes their first recruit to Space Force

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Media will have the opportunity to interview the first local recruit from the 338th Recruiting Squadron to join Space Force, on Thursday, March 18 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at 11:00 a.m.Located in front of the GPS Exhibit in the
March 19, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wright-Patt Airmen deploy to support FEMA vaccine administration

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the 88th Air Base Wing will deploy approximately 120 Airmen to Michigan to support a state-run, federally supported Community Vaccination Center at the Ford Field in Detroit..The Airmen are assigned to
March 19, 2021
Wright-Patt program cultivates leadership capabilities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio- A five-month tactical leadership program designed to develop current and prospective leaders at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is continuing this year, despite the challenges of a virtual environment.LEADership (Learned, Enthusiastic, Committed, Dedicated)