• Great leaders uphold standards, integrity

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - What does it take to be a great leader? It is easier than you think: Hold the standard, lead with integrity and be open to feedback.As I sat in the movie theater at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, waiting for the 27th Special Operations Group commander to

  • Wright-Patt moves back to HPCON Charlie

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has transitioned to Health Protection Condition Charlie in response to an increased number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, both on and off base, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander announced Sept. 1 during

  • 88th MDG announces upcoming blood drive dates

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Group’s Blood Donor Center recently announced upcoming blood drive opportunities for people interested in donating.“This is important because our products are used for military patients of all ages and must be available at all times,” said

  • The Wright kind of wellness: Spiritual

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Among the four domains of self-wellness (physical, mental, spiritual and social), the spiritual domain is known to be the gateway to inner peace and spiritual growth.Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt.

  • Hunting season underway on WPAFB

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A lot of people do not realize hunting is allowed on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. But with proper seasonal permits and licenses, enthusiasts can hunt a variety of game across the installation.WPAFB hunting season began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28.

  • Importance of Stretching in the Workplace

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Stretching improves muscle elasticity and leads to increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Many people stretch before and after a workout, upon waking in the morning or even after a road trip.Stretching in the workplace can become common

  • 88 ABW Spotlight

    Name and rank: 1st Lt. Joseph CrottyDuty title: Clinical nurseUnit of assignment: 88th Surgical Operations Squadron, Ambulatory Procedure Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care UnitWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a clinical nurse assigned to the Ambulatory Procedure Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at

  • Lane closure planned at Gate 1A

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The right northbound lane on Spruce Way exiting Gate 1A (Commissary Gate) will be closed Aug. 30-31 for an American Water main and valve repair, the 88th Civil Engineer Group said.The left lane will remain open both days for outbound traffic. Crews will post

  • C Street work on tap for natural gas project

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Construction contractors will complete Phase 5 of a natural gas main line installation Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 along C Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, causing one lane to be closed at a time along this stretch in Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force

  • Air Force names staff sergeant selects

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force announced its newest staff sergeant selects Aug. 24 — and the list includes nearly 150 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This year, 15,660 senior airmen were promoted within an eligible pool of 44,663 across the Air Force, a selection