• Virtual events on tap for Data Privacy Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Data Privacy Week activities are set for Jan. 24-28, so don’t forget to register for several planned events.Enormous amounts of your personal information are collected and shared. This info can be stored indefinitely — and get used in both beneficial and

  • Spotlight: TSgt Miller

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Tech. Sgt. Luane MillerDuty title: NCO in charge of medical information systemsUnit of assignment: 88th Medical Support SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt? I am a client service technician and supervise 11 personnel. I’m responsible for

  • Getting the ‘green light’ for snowplows

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- With cold weather upon us and snow on the way, it’s time to get your mind and vehicle prepared for winter-weather driving. It’s good to know the Ohio Department of Transportation is doing the same.According to ODOT’s website, it’s prepared to fight the elements

  • WPAFB to mark Data Privacy Week

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society.Are you protecting the privacy of your data? Do you want to improve your situation? Don’t be an easy target for

  • Spotlight: Dan Sandrowicz

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Dan Sandrowicz, NH-3Unit of assignment: 88th Civil Engineer GroupHow long have you been at Wright-Patt? 6 years (five as contractor, one as civilian)What do you do at WPAFB? I am the GeoBase geographic information officer. I manage the GeoBase

  • Holding others accountable at each and every level

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- What is accountability? Accountability is a three-step process in which you set expectations, ensure those expectations are met, and if not, take corrective actions to ensure they are met in the future.As we kick off a new year and focus on ways to improve

  • WPAFB moves to HPCON Delta

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base transitioned to Health Protection Condition Delta on Friday, with a public health emergency in effect as of noon, due to rising numbers of confirmed COVID-19 “omicron” cases.“The Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are our

  • Base commander considers HPCON change

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base remains in Health Protection Condition Charlie, but rising numbers are “alarming enough” that the threat level could soon be elevated, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander said Jan. 5.Col. Patrick Miller addressed

  • Make each day your masterpiece

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. -- As a sports fan, I was born a few years too late to personally see the success and dominance of the UCLA men’s basketball team from 1963 to 1975. Over a 12-year period, the Bruins won 10 national championships, dominating the sport.The UCLA teams of this era

  • Enjoy winter outdoor activities safely

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. --Winter weather is upon us, but that’s no reason not to get out and enjoy what the outdoors have to offer.Winter sports and activities are special because they’re available for only a short time. Here are some tips to help you maximize your time outdoors safely