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Sept. 7, 2023
Wright-Patt Fire Department honored by Miami Valley Fire Alliance

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A regional association of fire departments honored the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department and Fire Inspector Shaun Bigler individually during a lunch meeting Aug. 23.The Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance, which has a membership of about 20
Aug. 23, 2023
AFIMSC tackles dorm, child care center needs with $1.6 billion improvement plan

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is putting more than $1.6 billion in infrastructure funding to work to improve unaccompanied housing and child development centers across the Department of the Air Force. Overall, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, one of AFIMSC's primary
July 25, 2023
AFMC Spark Tank open through Aug. 27

Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen and Guardians are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank: Integrated Capabilities Challenge, with the submission window open through Aug. 27.
July 13, 2023
88 DTS does it out of sight and beneath the surface

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron “dominates the dirty work” behind the scenes often finding things that are hidden from view.“When I was deployed to Afghanistan, I had that epiphany as a senior airman/staff sergeant,” said Senior Master Sgt.
June 23, 2023
2024 AFMC Spark Tank opens for submissions July 7

Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the 2024 Air Force Spark Tank competition, with the submission window open from July 7 to Aug. 11, 2023.
April 13, 2023
Family care-focused Spouse and Family Forum set for May 3

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, May 3, at 1 p.m. ET, open to military and civilian family members across the enterprise.
April 6, 2023
AFMC and U.S. Space Force Airmen recognized for outstanding achievement

The Annual Excellence Award Banquet held April 5, 2023, honored Air Force Materiel Command’s top Airmen for 2022. As the servicing major command for the U.S. Space Force, AFMC also recognized the high performers supporting Space Force missions.
Feb. 22, 2023
88th Security Forces to hold military working dog retirement ceremony

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will conduct a military working dog retirement in honor of Morgen at the Security Forces Squadron Supply Bay here at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.Morgen was born on Dec. 8, 2013, and is assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron.
Jan. 11, 2023
Base announces special holiday hours of operation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The following base facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, and Air Force Materiel Command family day Jan. 13. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Jan. 13: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Jan. 16:
Dec. 13, 2022
Don’t get burned by your Christmas tree

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The holidays are a time when families gather and celebrate traditions. For many, one of those traditions is the Christmas tree.While this is by far among the most popular, it can also be one of the deadliest.According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Christmas