30 Apr 2021

Team Wright-Patt aims to ‘foster deliberate partnerships’

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing, guided by the lines of effort outlined in its strategic plan, works to “deliver war-winning capabilities through agile installation and mission support” to all organizations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Line of effort No. 4, “Foster deliberate partnerships,” directs that the

23 Apr 2021

‘Optimize and modernize’ to keep installation solid

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing continues to highlight key operational aspects and principles in its new strategic plan.The third of four updated lines of effort is: “Optimize and modernize the installation.”Its goal is to “focus toward optimizing our existing physical infrastructure while striving to modernize the

23 Apr 2021

Blue Streak Time Trial season underway

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A total of 112 bicyclists circled the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Area A flightline perimeter roads April 13 in the first Blue Streak Time Trial of the 2021 season. Many military and civilian personnel competed. Derek Van Hoose of Team Ohio Velo captured first place, finishing the 10-mile course in 20

23 Apr 2021

Base intramurals set for comeback

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base fitness and sports team is planning to bring back intramurals, first by introducing the newly added 3-on-3 sand volleyball league, which will be played May 4 to June 17.After more than a year without any intramural sports on the installation due to COVID-19 restrictions,

16 Apr 2021

Commander provides COVID-19 update

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is among the most-vaccinated installations in the Air Force, but services and the operating environment will remain at current levels as leaders maintain the fight against COVID-19, the 88th Air Base Wing commander announced April 14 during a Facebook Live town hall.Col.

14 Apr 2021

WPAFB Gate 15A to temporarily close due to construction

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Gate 15A on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Area A, the access-entry point off State Route 844, will be closed to all traffic from 6 p.m. April 16 until June 17 for a construction project.Base officials said it will improve security and traffic movement while providing better weather protection for 88th

14 Apr 2021

Gate 15A to temporarily close at WPAFB

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Beginning April 19, Gate 15A on Area A, the access-entry point off State Route 844, will close to all traffic for a construction project.Gate 15A will be closed to all inbound and outbound traffic starting April 16 at 6 p.m. Work on the project is scheduled for completion by June 17.The 88th Air Base Wing

14 Apr 2021

Two brothers, one mission: Siblings serve together in 88th Security Forces Squadron

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Growing up in a family with a line of military service can inspire young people to follow suit. This is the case for Tech. Sgt. Michael Reed and Staff Sgt. Jacob Reed, two brothers assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron.According to a 2016 article in Time, “Pentagon data shows that 80% of recent

9 Apr 2021

Third event in History & Heritage Race Series on tap

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The F-117 Nighthawk will be the third historical aircraft featured in the History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning May 1.“The F-117 Nighthawk remains one of the most notable aircraft in U.S. Air Force history for its numerous aerospace-technology breakthroughs,” said

2 Apr 2021

Air Force Marathon relay returns

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Marathon’s three-person relay has returned and takes place Sept. 18.Registration will close after first 250 teams sign up. Relay participants, who must be ages 12 or older, can form a team under the following divisions. Men’s Women’s Mixed male/female (2:1 gender ratio; one runner must be a