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Feb. 5, 2021
88th Air Base Wing announces holiday hours of operation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. Ohio — The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have adjusted hours of operation in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Day on Feb. 12 and Presidents Day on Feb. 15 (if not listed, consider them closed):GATES1A (Fairborn Gate) Feb.
Feb. 5, 2021
Security Forces Airman named 2020 NCO of the Year

Staff Sgt. Ian Guthridge never set out to win any awards. He was just trying to do his part for the team and make everyone around him better.
Feb. 2, 2021
Base intramurals to return in February

With COVID-19 restrictions putting a halt on all intramurals since last March, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base sports officials have come up with a plan to try to get leagues back up and running.
Feb. 1, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Boeing P-26A Peashooter revealed as second patch in Air Force Marathon race series

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Boeing P-26A Peashooter will be the second historical aircraft patch featured in the Air Force Marathon History and Heritage race series, beginning March 1.The History and Heritage race series will hold six virtual races on different dates. Each race will
Jan. 29, 2021
Supervisor course gets off to smooth start at Wright-Patt

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Dozens of first-line supervisors at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are starting the year with newly acquired or updated skills, thanks to an inaugural course from Air Force Materiel Command that augments mandatory supervisor training.Gen. Arnold Bunch, AFMC
Jan. 28, 2021
Commander delivers latest COVID-19 update

Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base Jan. 27 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.
Jan. 27, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wright-Patterson AFB to hold town halls to provide COVID-19 and vaccine distribution updates

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing will hold two Facebook Live town halls to provide the latest information on COVID-19 and the current status of vaccine availability. The first town hall scheduled for this afternoon at 4:30 p.m., Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing
Jan. 26, 2021
Med Group opens up COVID-19 vaccine offerings

The 88th Medical Group is set to expand its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine after working through the initial phases of first responders and medical personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Jan. 22, 2021
Base Mentoring Program underway in the new year

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — More than 200 military members and civilian employees at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are taking advantage of an opportunity to develop new and/or different professional skills and perspectives, demonstrate strengths and explore potentials now that the 2021
Jan. 15, 2021
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A local legend turned a century old recently, and the community was there to celebrate. Sitting on a bench outside her residence in Fairborn on a chilly day, Yolanda “Tipi” Minnehan is surrounded by old World War II photos of herself during her time in the Army. There are bright red balloons in the