• Time to take stock: Are you who you want to be?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As the year comes to an end, it’s a good time to look in the mirror and reflect on whether you are the person you want to be. Seriously, look at how you are choosing to spend your time and what is motivating how you spend it.Are you proud of what you

  • Collaboration, technology keep installation secure during major events

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said when it comes to keeping Wright-Patt safe and secure during large-scale events, like the Air Force Marathon.  The 2022 race returned as a live event after a three-year hiatus and

  • 10 tips for Thanksgiving safety

    This holiday season, many of us will travel to various locations to celebrate all we are thankful for with friends, relatives and loved ones.Since the time of year’s whole premise is to be thankful — rather than regretful — consider the following travel-safety suggestions to make your holiday

  • Leading, motivating through change

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio -- It is no secret that over the last several years, the Air Force has released a multitude of changes, with some being more well-received than others.Those changes ranged from grooming-standard updates – with approval of the highly debated ponytail – and

  • Public notice: Weingarten Rights

    This notice is mandated by labor-management agreements between the 88th Air Base Wing and personnel represented by American Federation of Government Employees Local 1138, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 225, and International Association of Fire Fighters Local

  • Spotlight: Jordan West

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Jordan West, NF-3Duty title: Logistics coordinatorUnit of assignment: Air Force Marathon OfficeWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I do a little bit of everything logistically for the Air Force Marathon. We plan, set up, and execute the event and

  • Spotlight: Rachel Stammen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name: Rachel StammenDuty title: Unit program coordinatorUnit of assignment: 88th Healthcare Operations SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I am the primary point of contact for the 88th Healthcare Operations Squadron. I am responsible for organizing the

  • Spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin SeekellDuty title: First sergeantUnit of assignment: Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I provide leadership for over 60 (continental U.S.) and OCONUS units while serving 28,000

  • Fire Prevention Week aimed at safeguarding community

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held its Fire Prevention Week kickoff event Sept. 30, at the Wright Care Child Development Center in the Prairies housing area.This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”Different activities and

  • Wright-Patt begins CFC season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Combined Federal Campaign holds a kick-off event Oct. 5, 2022, at the USO at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The CFC is the world’s largest workplace charity campaign program where federal civilian and military donors pledge to support eligible