• Finding a way to ‘yes’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In August 2020, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. released action orders highlighting a strategic approach to move the Air Force toward his vision of a more flexible and capable force.The Air Force chief of staff’s directive, “Accelerate change or lose,” has gained

  • Spotlight: LeeGurtha Lucas

    Name and rank: LeeGurtha Lucas, NH-3Duty title: Security specialistUnit of assignment: Information Protection Directorate, 88th Air Base WingWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a personnel security specialist with the 88 ABW/Information Protection Directorate’s Personnel Security Division. I provide

  • Don’t miss office calls: Install ‘soft phone’ capability

    WTIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Did you know you can make and receive calls from your office phone, in the comfort of your home?In the evolving landscape of COVID-19 restrictions, the 88th Communications Squadron continues to find new and creative ways for your work success.Don’t miss

  • Keep caution in mind when using space heaters

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They

  • How can we thrive in a VUCA environment?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In the 1990s, the U.S. Army War College created an acronym to describe the challenges of operating in a turbulent and rapidly changing environment. It was called “VUCA.”This concept is older than many of the Airmen we serve with. VUCA stands for volatile,

  • Spotlight: Wartime/Contingency Planning Branch, Plans and Programs Division

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio-- Names: (From left) Kevan Dilworth, operations manager; Paul Brough, Wartime/Contingency Planning Branch chief; Jeff Kinsey, Crisis Action Team assistant; Tim Troutman, CAT manager; and Melissa Mosby, Contingency Planning Branch manager.Unit of assignment:

  • A Pilot in the Making

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Throughout the military, there are individuals who exhibit determination to exceed their limits. This is the case for Aaron Staiger, a senior and cadet lieutenant colonel in Beavercreek High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program.Staiger is showing those

  • Donate, volunteer through Combined Federal Campaign

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved charities. Contributions support thousands of local, regional, national and international organizations.CFC’s next two Causes of the Week

  • Road project to begin near hospital

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio-- The roads around Wright-Patterson Medical Center will be under construction beginning Nov. 22 for a realignment project scheduled to last nearly a year.“This project is needed to support the future development of Area A,” said Brady Klein, 88th Civil Engineer

  • AFIT Dean Receives Career Achievement in Government Award

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Dr. Adedeji Badiru, dean of the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management, was selected to receive the Career Achievement in Government Award from Career Communications Group, publisher of U.S. Black Engineer and