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  • AFRRAD wins Defense award for environmental excellence

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Air Force Radioactive Recycling and Disposal team has been named the 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award winner in the Environmental Quality Individual/Team category.The Environmental Quality Individual/Team award

  • Wright-Patt medic reflects on childhood in Ukraine

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- As a child growing up amid unimaginable poverty in central Ukraine, Airman 1st Class Davyd Bielykh always envisioned moving to the United States and serving in the military.“I wanted to be a Marine Corps infantry, as I thought it would be great to protect the

  • NEWS RELEASE - Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise May 2

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – As the Air Force Marathon weekend is racing its way closer to the start date, participants can save on their race registration if registered by May 2, prior to the scheduled third price increase.Prices for the full marathon will increase by $10 and the half marathon by $5, the

  • Wright-Path University provides new path for Airmen

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- A brand-new school has opened up at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Wright-Path University can provide Team Wright-Patt mission partners with professional-development opportunities through multiple methods of delivery to cultivate empowered, innovative and

  • Spotlight: Jamie Sanders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Jamie Sanders, WG-9Duty title: Pest controllerUnit of assignment: 88th Civil Engineer SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I have worked at Wright-Patterson AFB for over six years. I’m originally from Los Angeles. I was stationed here as an

  • Holocaust events shaped 21-year-old’s decision to join AF

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Senior Airman Steven Elgowsky, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering aide and member of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard, exhibits a steady passion in telling stories of his Jewish heritage. It uniquely shaped his desire to join the Air

  • Level Up Week to emphasize personnel needs

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Registration has begun for the 88th Air Base Wing’s second-quarter Level Up Week, formerly known as Focus Week.The next session is scheduled for May 9-13 and open to all Wright-Patterson Air Force Base military members and civilians. Enrollment continues until

  • Base community can help prevent theft

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- As the transition into warmer months begins, the 88th Security Forces Squadron reminds Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel and families that crime never takes a break.Spring weather is supposed to be an opportunity to enjoy yourself, not fill out a police

  • The never-ending quest for motorcycle safety

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- You wear your personal protective equipment. You stay on top of your motorcycle’s routine maintenance. You follow all rules of the road when you ride.What more can you do to be a safe rider? A LOT!Safety is one of those things in life that’s never-ending. There

  • Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise May 2

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As Air Force Marathon weekend draws closer, participants can save on their race entry fees if registered by May 2, prior to the scheduled third price increase.Registration for the full marathon will increase by $10, while the half-marathon, 10K and 5K rises