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  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, gate. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Air Force to host Virtual Industry Exchange for Wright-Patterson AFB 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and 88th Air Base Wing will host the first Virtual Industry Exchange on Jan. 21 to explore possible mixed-use commercial development at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.The Air Force is seeking private and public interest for development of more than 46 acres on Wright-Patterson. The
  • 88th Air Base Wing Airmen move a simulated casualty during Base Expeditionary Skills Training at the War Fighters Training Area here Aug. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wesley Farnsworth)

    88th ABW Airmen sharpen expeditionary skills

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen from the 88th Air Base Wing tested their expeditionary skills Aug. 28-29 at the War Fighters Training Area here.Following two days of equipment issue and briefings, 129 Airmen from across the 88th ABW spent two days in the field for Base Expeditionary Skills Training, led by the 788th Civil Engineer
  • The U.S. Air Force started the SVC test program in 2013. It has now been adopted by every branch of the military.

    Special Victims’ Counsel gives clients ‘a voice and a choice

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Special Victims’ Counsel program provides Air Force Judge Advocates to represent victims of sexual assault and related offenses.The Air Force originated the SVC program 2013, and it was soon mandated for all military branches.The SVC team provides legal representation, offers confidential legal advice and
  • Air Force Marathon fund raising teams

    Join a team, run for a cause during the Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  Three nonprofit organizations — Air Force Enlisted Village, Fisher House and United Service Organizations — invite runners to join their fundraising teams during the annual Air Force Marathon event, Sept. 14-15."The AFEV, Fisher House, and USO are all incredible charities that share the same values we do
  • Historical landmarks on Wright Patterson AFB

    5 Little Known Facts about Wright- Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Aviation history is rich here,  but Wright-Patt is also home to interesting historical landmarks that few are aware of.Area A contains five of these landmarks explored by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center historian, Kenneth Sloat, and Cultural Resource Manager Paul Woodruff.The Fire Station, Building
  • NFL ProCamp comes to Wright-Patt AFB

    Wright-Patt kids sharpen athletic skills with help from NFL pro

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On July 9-10 Military children participated in the Steve Smith football ProCamp at the Kitty Hawk field. Over 150 children from ages 6-14 and all skill levels received this opportunity thanks to the base community for its support for the commissary.For 6 years in a row Proctor and Gamble ran an annual contest

  • Equal Opportunity office works with IDS to create positive communication

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Integrated Delivery System is a team of helping agencies working together to create a comprehensive support system for total force Airmen. As a member of the IDS, the Equal Opportunity office works to end discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, genetic
  • Arnold house is a historic Wright-Patt landmark

    Arnold House a landmark of Wright-Patt's rich history

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio  –  The Arnold House is the oldest house on base, built in 1841 and serves as a symbol of Air Force history.Officially designated as building 8 the house is located on area A at the corner of Pearson Rd. and Wright Ave.The house is named after Gen. Henry Harley “Hap” Arnold, who played a major role in
  • Managing Heat Stress

    Beat the heat: Avoiding heat stress

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - During the summer months here outdoor heat is measured with wet bulb globe temperature readings. The WBGT is different from the heat index, which is a measurement of ambient temperature. Unlike the heat index, WBGT accounts for wind, cloud cover, and sun angle and is measured in direct sunlight.By measuring

  • IDS: Proactive Care for Airmen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - For many Airmen, faith and spiritual guidance is an important part of maintaining mental health and healing. As a member of Integrated Delivery System, or IDS, the Chaplain Corps provides this service.IDS is a team of helping agencies focused on care of the Airmen and their families.“We are changing from a
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