• When leading, be a conductor, not a virtuoso

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Some years ago, I came across this quote on mature leadership and wrote it down as a reminder of what excellent leadership looks like: “Remember, you’re the conductor — not the virtuoso.”All of us are doers, managers and leaders, depending on the situation,

  • Keep your eyes open this summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As the weather heats up, more and more people will be getting back on their motorcycles and hitting the open road.If you are one of these riders, here are some seasonal and local hazards you should be aware of. A good sense of situational awareness will go a

  • Wright-Patt pays tribute to the fallen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base leaders took part in Memorial Day observances across the Miami Valley area May 30, paying tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in military service to the nation. They appeared at ceremonies in Dayton, Fairborn,

  • Wright-Patt offers courses to empower resiliency

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Everyone has a story and many people deal with mental health challenges. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base stands firm in making resources available to those in need and equipping those who seek to support. Mental health crisis-intervention courses are available

  • FEMA conducts exercise on Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The installation played host to a Federal Emergency Management Agency exercise as about 90 logistics officials participated in Eagle Rising.The weeklong national-level field training exercise took place May 16-20 on the Area B flightline next to the National

  • Memorial Day ceremonies on tap Monday

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Senior leaders from the installation are speaking at Memorial Day ceremonies across the Miami Valley on May 30. Here is the list of speakers, event locations and start times:

  • Shooting competition part of Police Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosted an Excellence in Competition shooting event at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance indoor firing range May 17-18 in conjunction with annual National Police Week activities.Defenders from the 88th Security Forces

  • A great team is built on diversity

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- When I became a supervisor, I had this preconceived idea that once I stepped into my position, a “How to be a great supervisor” handbook would magically fall in my lap and offer everything I needed to know to successfully lead my team.Aren’t supervisors

  • Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Oscar Flores

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --Name and rank: Airman 1st Class Oscar FloresDuty title: Server administratorUnit of assignment: 88th Communications SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am responsible for maintaining servers for different organizations on base, as well as assisting in

  • Keep grilling safety in mind this holiday weekend

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food.lose to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries.Follow these simple tips and you’ll be on the way to safe grilling this Memorial