• Undersecretary of the Air Force visits Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Gina Ortiz Jones, undersecretary of the Air Force, got a look at various organizations and missions Jan. 9 during a daylong tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Jones was also briefed on a variety of topics, ranging from cold-spray technology and strategic

  • Rapid response minimizes winter storm damage at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Like most of Ohio, last month’s winter storm wreaked havoc on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base infrastructure. The frigid cold and high wind gusts over multiple days caused nearly $4 million in damage across both areas of the installation.If it wasn’t for the

  • Groundwater-capture trench to aid PFAS response

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio—One line of effort is being set in stone, clay and gravel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), where an army of construction workers and machines are digging a 420-foot-long trench toward a way to environmental progress.The project targets the hazardous

  • Airman Leadership School class honored at graduation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A graduation ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Paterson Airman Leadership School Class 23-A took place Dec. 8 at the Wright-Patt Club.ALS is required for staff sergeant selects and open to eligible civilians as Airmen learn more about leadership and Air

  • Disabled vets get back in the hunt at Wright-Patt

            WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Our veterans often return home with combat-related disabilities that may or may not be visible.Some are confined to wheelchairs while others

  • Seek true meaning behind your New Year’s resolutions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Sticking to New Year’s resolutions is almost its own annual event. We rethink our lives, or sometimes just the previous year, and create a list to improve upon ourselves.These resolutions often consist of health or weight goals, financial strategies to spend

  • Scholarships for Military Children program accepting applications

    FORT LEE, Va. – Applications have opened in the Scholarships for Military Children program for the 2023-2024 academic year.The program, entering its 23rd year, recognizes military family contributions to fighting-force readiness and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing quality of life.

  • Enjoy winter outdoor activities safely

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Winter weather is upon us, but that’s no reason not to get out and enjoy what the outdoors have to offer.Winter sports and activities are special because they’re available for only a short time. Here are some tips to help maximize your time outdoors safely

  • BE FIT in New Year with tips, resources from Exchange online hub

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities have health and fitness resources at their fingertips all year with the online BE FIT 360 Hub.The Exchange’s BE FIT 360 program focuses on holistic wellness, and the BE FIT 360 Hub