• Reduction vs. optimization: Changing the narrative around energy conservation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – My commitment to energy conservation began when I was a kid watching cheesy television commercials, where cartoons or puppets reminded us to turn off the lights and recycle to help save the world.While having your kids aware of the impacts of leaving lights on

  • Heat changeover to start in Wright-Patt buildings

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As fall and winter seasons approach and temperatures decrease, 88th Civil Engineer Squadron personnel will embark on a two-fold mission starting Oct. 15. Technicians will be shutting down summer air conditioning. It’s essential to winterize those units by

  • Base announces special holiday operating hours for Columbus Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following base gates, facilities and services will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Oct. 6 and Columbus Day on Oct. 9 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Oct. 6 and 9: open 6 a.m. to 7

  • 2023 Air Force Marathon: top finishers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2023 Air Force Marathon drew more than 8,500 competitors Sept. 15-16.Races in several distance categories took place on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Wright State University.Here’s a look at

  • Salyer, Ruhlman capture Air Force Marathon titles

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It was a dandy day for a run.Clear skies and crisp autumn temperatures in the low 50s at the starter’s gun set the stage for Saturday’s 27th annual Air Force Marathon as Jason Salyer fended off a feisty challenge from Connor Roche to claim his second

  • Old Pistols take down Young Guns in annual wellness ‘Challenge’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Old Pistols outdueled the Young Guns this summer in their annual health, wellness and networking “Challenge.”With a roster of majors, master sergeants, GS-14 civilians and above, the Old Pistols captured the 2023 title by rolling up 310,890 points –

  • Competitors set to go for inaugural Museum Mile

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Runners and walkers are eyeing the first-ever Museum Mile on May 11.The event honors the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary. Registration continues through race day or until entries are filled.Hosted by the Air Force Marathon, the

  • Job openings, career advice on tap at Hiring Our Heroes event

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Looking for your next career? Learn about job opportunities and connect with “military-ready employers” during Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host the annual event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Base-employee labor relations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Base employees who want to initiate authorization for union-dues withholding may obtain an SF 1187 from any American Federation of Government Employees steward or official.The effective date will be the first full pay period after SF 1187 receipt by a customer

  • Ohio’s new permitless carry law: What you need to know

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- On June 13, Ohio's new law allowing adults 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without training classes or background checks goes into effect. The law also eliminates the need for a permit.Once the new law goes into effect, any Ohioan who is stopped by law