News - Tag 88th Air Base Wing

Jan. 10, 2025
Reveille and Retreat: Tradition or Just a Routine?

One of our oldest and most solemn military traditions is to honor our ﬂag. At specific times in the morning and evening on U.S. military bases worldwide you can hear the signaling of the start of the day or the end of the duty day: Reveille and Retreat. But have you ever wondered why that is? Have
Jan. 8, 2025
Base announces special holiday operating hours for the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr. on Jan. 9, 2025. (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Jan 9: Closed12A (AFMC headquarters)Open 24/715A (State Route 844)Jan 9:
Dec. 20, 2024
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas and New Year's

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Days and the Christmas and New Year’s holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec 24: Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.Dec 25: ClosedDec 26:
Oct. 25, 2024
Wright-Patterson Medical Center Pharmacy: The intersection of innovation and dedication in an ever-changing world of patient care

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC) will celebrate Pharmacy Week from Oct. 21-25, 2024.During this time, we recognize the vital roles pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play in enhancing healthcare outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings. While
Oct. 25, 2024
Wright-Patt announces prescribed burn season dates for Huffman Prairie

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Officials from the 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Natural Resources Program have announced the prescribed burn dates for the upcoming burn season, set for Nov. 1, 2024, through March 15, 2025.According to an informational pamphlet from the base’s Natural
Oct. 24, 2024
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 24-G

Twenty-seven Airman and Space Force Guardians graduated from the Airman Leadership School ready for promotion.
Oct. 24, 2024
Wright-Patterson Medical Center offers patients the flexibility of scheduled virtual visits

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - As the Defense Health Agency continues to transform the way patients access care and providers deliver care, the Wright-Patterson Medical Center is pleased to announce a new virtual health care tool – My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits.Scheduled
Sept. 25, 2024
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 24-F

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio—The Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School honored 25 graduating Airmen at a ceremony August 29, 2024, in the Wright-Patt Club.The guest speaker, class mentor Chief Master Sgt. Eva Friend, 88th Medical Group senior enlisted leader, told
Sept. 11, 2024
Wright-Patt's Fisher Houses provide compassionate care, free housing for hospital patients

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Karen and Christopher Gannon have been married for nearly 30 years, four of which were at the tail end of Chrisopher’s career as an Electronic Warfare Technician in the Navy. While Karen found the life of a Navy spouse difficult, she said that she never
Aug. 14, 2024
Education, a motivation for development

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--- The 88th Force Support Squadron’s annual Education Fair was held July 24, 2024, at the Wright-Patt Club.“Education is a mutually beneficial and reinforcing benefit,” said Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing commander. “It can help our Airmen and our men