• Wright-Patt selects its 2020 Military Spouse of the Year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it would not be unusual to see Mindy Schwickerath, a key spouse for the 88th Security Forces Squadron, appear in costume in support of the many events in which she participated.Among the ensembles the former preschool teacher owns

  • Deadline extended for charities to apply for 2021 Combined Federal Campaign

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Charities not currently part of the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign now have until Feb. 26 to apply, pay the application fee and submit their application so they may reach 9 million potential donors across the country and around the world.The Office of

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces holiday hours of operation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. Ohio — The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours of operation in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Feb. 12 and Presidents Day on Feb. 15 (if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn Gate) Feb.

  • 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.

  • MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY: 88th Air Base Wing announces holiday hours

    The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours of operation in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Jan. 15 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18 (if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn Gate) Jan. 15 Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Combined Federal Campaign Cause of the Week: Animal welfare

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Combined Federal Campaign is the federal government’s official workplace-giving campaign, allowing employees and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time to approved charities. This year’s campaign runs until Jan. 15 under the theme of “Show

  • Air Force to host Virtual Industry Exchange for Wright-Patterson AFB 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and 88th Air Base Wing will host the first Virtual Industry Exchange on Jan. 21 to explore possible mixed-use commercial development at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.The Air Force is seeking private and public interest for development

  • Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

    Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.