• Water tower painting project on tap in Area A

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio-- American Water will be painting the water tower near Building 30259 in Area A beginning in mid-April, with an expected completion date of June 30, the 88th Civil Engineer Squadron announced.The tower will be fully contained to prevent any debris from escaping

  • Spring cleaning: No shortcuts when it comes to safety

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- Safety is not normally on people’s minds when they begin to haul out all those cleaning supplies and equipment for spring cleaning, but it should be.Every day, we need to be careful when going about our household chores. But when you really start tearing the

  • Get ready for spring the Wright way

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As we emerge from winter and begin anew this spring, let’s take a moment to prepare ourselves.Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Fire and Emergency Services would like to help you make your home a little safer. Taking a few moments to check around your home

  • WPAFB set to host Air Camp in June

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will sponsor an Air Camp event for both high school military students and teachers this summer.The first event for high school students takes place June 19-24. Selected participants will stay overnight in dorms. All food and

  • Common operating picture yields results

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- At the 2019 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Gen. David Goldfein detailed a deliberate path to reshape the force for multi-domain operations.The former Air Force chief of staff realized this path incorporates strong efforts toward

  • Spread the gift of running to those who serve

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Anyone who wishes to give to the military can gift a paid entry fee to any junior active-duty, Reserve and Guard enlisted member for the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon.Gift registrations are available for the half and full marathons. All military members (E-1

  • Become a professional thief

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- My name is Col. Pat Miller.  I am a professional thief and proud of it.I have been stealing for the past 24 years and have no regrets. Now, you may be thinking, how is this possible? Thievery goes against our core values. Why has nobody held me accountable

  • Spotlight: Senior Airman Jack Gardner

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Senior Airman Jack GardnerDuty title: Public affairs journeymanUnit of assignment: 88th Air Base Wing Public AffairsWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a public affairs journeyman. I prepare and disseminate accurate information for the 88th Air

  • Distracted driving ripe with dangers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The next time you’re at a stoplight, take a look around. Look at the vehicle next to you, on your left and right.You might see the mother of two turned around, trying to give her baby a pacifier. Or you might see a businessman, dressed in a suit and tie,

  • Detour planned for Pearson Road closure

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- American Water is conducting a sewer-repair project April 4-9 on a section of Pearson Road south of Van Patton Drive.During the partial closure of Pearson Road, Skeel Avenue will be used as a detour route. Slight traffic delays are possible.An aerial view