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  • Energy Action Month: Powering possibilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As we continue Energy Action Month, it’s good to remind ourselves how to limit our carbon footprint.With the increasing impacts of climate change, large-scale natural disasters and growing threats of physical and cyberattacks on utilities, coordinating energy

  • Base ‘Jamboree’ concludes week of team-building events

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Force Support Squadron hosted a barbecue Sept. 30 at the Wright-Patt Club to end a week of fun-filled events designed to enhance unit camaraderie.The event was part of the weeklong Wright-Patt Jamboree, where military and civilian employees had the

  • Air Force Marathon volunteers wrap up 2022 season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Marathon volunteers closed out the 2022 race season by packing up participation merchandise for virtual marathoners Oct. 11 in a base warehouse.A group of volunteers packed up medals, patches, T-shirts and other various products.Officials say it’s

  • Cause of the Week: Disaster and crisis response

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved charities.CFC features charities working in many different areas of disaster and crisis response, to include public safety, fire prevention,

  • Ride-sharing resources can make your commute easier

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Base employees have multiple options for commuting to work every day. Other than driving, there are various free and paid ride-share programs in the local area to ease the cost of gasoline and slow vehicle wear and tear.“I personally think carpools and

  • Spotlight: Airman Daniel Carey

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Airman Daniel CareyDuty title: Airfield management operatorUnit of assignment: 88th Operations Support SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I work as an airfield management operator. My team is responsible for the safety, efficiency and

  • LEADership group graduates

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Participants in the LEADership Wright-Patt program wrapped up their five-month course during a formal graduation ceremony Sept. 15 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The graduates made a personal investment to develop into prospective Wright-Patt

  • 88th ABW announces special holiday hours of operation for Columbus Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- GATES1A (Fairborn Gate)Oct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 10: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.12A (AFMC HQ)Open 24 hours15AOct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 10: Closed19BOpen 24 hours22BOct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 10: Closed26AOct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.Oct. 10:

  • Cause of the Week: Housing and Shelter

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved charities.CFC includes charities working in many different areas of housing and shelter, to include temporary shelter, disaster relief,

  • Know when to use headlights, windshield wipers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – There’s an important legal principle that says “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” That’s right: You can’t defend your actions by arguing you didn’t know they were illegal, even if you honestly didn’t realize you were breaking the law.The Ohio Revised Code’s