• Common operating picture yields results

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- At the 2019 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Gen. David Goldfein detailed a deliberate path to reshape the force for multi-domain operations.The former Air Force chief of staff realized this path incorporates strong efforts toward

  • 88th Inpatient Operations Squadron wins AF medical service award

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Inpatient Operations Squadron at Wright-Patterson Medical Center has earned the Best Inpatient Facility Patient Safety Program Award for its outstanding performance improving care procedures, the Air Force surgeon general announced recently. “Our

  • Spring cleaning of garage calls for extra precautions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- This time of year, many people like to reorganize and clear out unwanted items around their homes. If one of those areas around the house is the garage, keep these tips in mind when organizing and cleaning it.Ensure there are clear walking surfaces when

  • Spread the gift of running to those who serve

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Anyone who wishes to give to the military can gift a paid entry fee to any junior active-duty, Reserve and Guard enlisted member for the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon.Gift registrations are available for the half and full marathons. All military members (E-1

  • Become a professional thief

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- My name is Col. Pat Miller.  I am a professional thief and proud of it.I have been stealing for the past 24 years and have no regrets. Now, you may be thinking, how is this possible? Thievery goes against our core values. Why has nobody held me accountable

  • Spotlight: Senior Airman Jack Gardner

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Senior Airman Jack GardnerDuty title: Public affairs journeymanUnit of assignment: 88th Air Base Wing Public AffairsWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a public affairs journeyman. I prepare and disseminate accurate information for the 88th Air

  • Distracted driving ripe with dangers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The next time you’re at a stoplight, take a look around. Look at the vehicle next to you, on your left and right.You might see the mother of two turned around, trying to give her baby a pacifier. Or you might see a businessman, dressed in a suit and tie,

  • Detour planned for Pearson Road closure

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- American Water is conducting a sewer-repair project April 4-9 on a section of Pearson Road south of Van Patton Drive.During the partial closure of Pearson Road, Skeel Avenue will be used as a detour route. Slight traffic delays are possible.An aerial view

  • Retiree Activities Office reopens

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The Retiree Activities Office, which had been shuttered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the COVID-19 pandemic, reopened March 20 with limited hours.The RAO is a focal point for retirees from all branches, providing access to and contact with services

  • AFIT graduates urged to ‘push DOD into next 30 years of transformation’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After years of study, research, late nights and long papers, over 200 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas from the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management on March 24 at the National Museum of the