• WPAFB Tax Center open for 2022 Tax Season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Tax Center netted about $1.4 million in federal and state refunds for more than 1,000 Airmen, retirees and their families in 2021 as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This saved them over $421,000 in

  • Shoveling snow not without hazards, health risks

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As winter’s peak approaches, snowfall has ticked up around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Miami Valley region. It can come in waves and often in large amounts at once.Here are a few tips for those who don’t have much snow-shoveling experience and some

  • Professional development session grooms more than the body and craft

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing hosted professional development training sessions last Thursday and Friday highlighting how to command your mindset with emphasis on leadership, human performance, and high-performance mindset training.Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a combat

  • Wright-Patt office offers health services to civilians

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – At the start of the new year, the traditional New Year’s resolutions are made by many. One of the top areas identified by people to get better in, is self-improvement. Things like eating less, exercising more and losing weight, are normally at the top of the

  • Small team, big responsibility

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind.At Wright-Patt, a team of four serve as subject matter experts on radioactive waste. Their job is less glamourous but much more

  • Commander defines, refines rhythm for HPCON Delta

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Two weeks after rising COVID rates pushed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base into Health Protection Condition Delta, 88th Air Base Wing officials interpreted new challenges and protocols in their second Facebook Live COVID-19 situation update this year Jan.

  • Security Forces always training, always ready

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO – It does not matter what situation 88th Security Forces Squadron Defenders find themselves in. Members of Team Wright-Patt can rest assured they are trained and ready to respond.The squadron is responsible for all law enforcement around the installation, to

  • Level Up Week to emphasize personal, professional development

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Registration has begun for the 88th Air Base Wing’s first-quarter Level Up Week, formerly known as Focus Week.The next session is scheduled for Feb. 7-11 and open to all Wright-Patterson Air Force Base military members and civilians. Enrollment continues until

  • Virtual events on tap for Data Privacy Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Data Privacy Week activities are set for Jan. 24-28, so don’t forget to register for several planned events.Enormous amounts of your personal information are collected and shared. This info can be stored indefinitely — and get used in both beneficial and

  • Spotlight: TSgt Miller

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Tech. Sgt. Luane MillerDuty title: NCO in charge of medical information systemsUnit of assignment: 88th Medical Support SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a client service technician and supervise 11 personnel. I’m responsible for