• Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Ohio is the top ranking state for bedbug activity, which makes bedbug prevention a high priority for the pest control specialists on base.Bedbugs are blood feeding insects that get their name from common hiding places of bed frames and mattresses that they

  • WW II vet memorialized in Germantown

    GERMANTOWN, Ohio – A lifetime resident of the city, and a World War II veteran was memorialized April 16, when South Walnut Street was renamed the honorary Herschel L. Smith Street. Smith lived on South Walnut Street for most of his life.The decision to rename the street was based on the many

  • Wright-Patt continues to be a Tree City USA community

    MIAMISBURG, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is celebrating its 21st year as a "Tree City USA" community and joined 240 other communities throughout the State for recognition during a Tree City USA award program on April 20.Wright-Patt also received a growth award by going above and beyond in

  • Pinwheel Gardens and Blue Ribbon Trees bring awareness to child abuse

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Under the theme “Strong Communities Strengthen Families” the Wright-Patt Family Advocacy program hosted a number of activities recently throughout the base to foster awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.Since 1983, April has been designated

  • Armed Forces Day is May 19

    Washington, D.C. - President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed

  • Research agreement will enhance collaboration, mutual benefits

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Leaders of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Coast Guard Research and Development Center signed a memorandum of understanding here April 12 that allows the two organizations to collaborate in areas of mutual benefit to the two organizations.While the

  • He's fast!

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Squadron 37, the “Animalistic Skyraiders,” and from the University of Minnesota’s ROTC Detachment 415 got a firsthand look at Air Force operations during a recent visit to Wright-Patt.The cadets were hosted by

  • Beneficiary Town Hall meant to strengthen relationship with patients

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Col. Shari Silverman, 88th Medical Group commander recently hosted her last Beneficiary Town Hall, in the Medical Center Auditorium.The event was open to all base active duty members, dependents, retirees and retiree family members.Silverman and her staff meet

  • Hallowed ground inspires heartfelt tribute

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Following a performance at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., in November 2011, members of the classic rock group KANSAS were invited on a private tour of Arlington National Cemetery. During the tour the band members learned about the cemetery’s

  • Team Wright-Patt recognizes newest enlisted promotees

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Dave Anzaldua, 88th Air Base Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Bradley Gravos, 88th Force Support Squadron superintendent co-hosted a ceremony at the Wright-Patterson Club, March 30, to recognize Team Wright-Patt’s newest enlisted promotes.The