• 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Base commander prioritizes AF Connect app

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Air Base Wing page inside the Air Force Connect app is being relaunched as a one-stop shop for locating base information.Air Force Connect is a mobile app that provides access to information from base leaders, social media links, directories and

  • Wright-Patt Airmen deploy for COVID-19 effort

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - Airmen from the 88th Air Base Wing deployed to Detroit the morning of March 19 for a COVID-19 vaccination-support operation.A team of approximately 120 Airmen arrived at Ford Field to support the community vaccination center. The Wright-Patterson AFB group is part

  • Mighty 88th’s vision statement puts Airmen first

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing’s personnel are a “powerful weapon system” in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s arsenal, a top civilian leader said.The 88 ABW is resolute in carrying out its vital mission to the base. This is defined by the wing’s new vision statement

  • First sergeant overcomes severe wound with resilience

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In December 2004, Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell joined the Air Force in Security Forces as a military working dog handler.In 2011, during his deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Seekell was conducting a routine foot patrol