• Keep some DIMES in your pocket

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - If you ask a group of medics what “DIME” represents, many would respond with delayed, immediate, minimal and expectant, often associated with an adverse event.However, I would like to look at this acronym a little differently and challenge leaders at all

  • Ground crews keep grass in check around base

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - During summer months, containing the grass and plant life on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base becomes an around-the-clock task. It’s a task the 88th Civil Engineer Squadron has the ability to combat.“The crews handle each of their responsibilities with extreme

  • 88 ABW Spotlight

    Name and rank: JC Snediker, NH-3Duty title: Chief of ProtocolUnit of assignment: 88th Air Base Wing, Protocol OfficeWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I’m responsible for leading a team that supports the 88th Air Base Wing and over 115 tenant units by providing protocol support and guidance for official

  • Retired major, educator introduces youth to stock market

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Retired Air Force officer and longtime local educator Gregory Powell is on a mission to teach the next generation the importance of financial investing.After serving in the military for 23 years, he went on to teach in the Dayton Public Schools system from

  • In-flight emergency turns into safe, routine mission

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Although prepared through rigorous training for the worst, the last call an air traffic controller wants to get is an aircraft in distress.On July 17, a C-5 Galaxy aircrew en route to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base declared an in-flight emergency due to the

  • Summer Prairie Walk held on Huffman Field

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Environmental Branch conducted its annual Summer Prairie Walk recently to create awareness about the resources and history found on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The event took about 30 participants through Huffman Prairie and

  • Brothers in arms: Memorial bench dedicated at Air Force museum

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On July 20, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force hosted a dedication ceremony for a family that provided over a century of military service.Seven Litten brothers, who served a total of 137 years in the Air Force, were honored with a memorial bench so

  • ‘Back to school’ bash scheduled for Aug. 6

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is having its “Back to school” bash Aug. 6 at Praries Youth Center from 3 to 5 p.m.The event will take place outside Building 234 on Chapel Lane in the Prairies military housing area.The 88th Force Support Squadron had scheduled

  • Service is never ‘just a job’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, there are no “just” jobs.Several months ago, I began meeting with each group of 40 to 70 new civilian employees at the Civilian Personnel Office’s bimonthly in-processing event in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

  • Wright-Patterson Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Janice Reynolds

    Name and rank: Staff Sgt. Janice ReynoldsDuty title: Occupational safety and health specialistUnit of assignment: 88th Air Base Wing, Safety OfficeWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am an occupational safety and health specialist. Our mission is to minimize the loss of Air Force resources and protect