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  • Public Notice: Weingarten Rights

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES, AND SUPERVISORS OF EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTED BY AFGE LOCAL 1138, IAM&AW LOCAL 225, OR IAFF LOCAL F-88Publication of this Weingarten Rights notice is required by 5 USC 7114(a)(3).A labor union representative shall be given the opportunity to be

  • 88th Air Base Wing to welcome new vice commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Effective June 26, Col. Travis Pond will assume the role of 88th Air Base Wing vice commander.Born and raised in nearby Washington Court House, Pond joins the command team from Air Force Materiel Command headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where

  • Barkhurst bids farewell as 88 ABW vice commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing is swapping out its second in command.In mid-June, Col. Charles Barkhurst will depart for Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where he will become financial management and comptroller director for U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. He

  • Wright-Patt hosts community reception for local leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing hosted local community and business, leaders, honorary commanders, and elected officials for a community reception   at the Wright-Patt Club on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, May 19.The event, held in conjunction with National Police

  • Wright-Patt’s Defender Challenge highlights military police

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While “military-style” fitness might be a trend for social media influencers or something you see in online advertisements selling coffee or firearms, it was all too real for the Airmen and Marines who participated in the Defender Challenge at the Warfighter

  • ‘Sizzlin’ Summer Savings’ on select meat, produce, grilling items

    FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. – Just in time for those barbecue connoisseurs who are preparing their Memorial Day menus, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is featuring significant savings on select meat, produce and grilling items through its Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for May 22 - June 4.Highlighted in

  • Exchange Shoppers Support AFAF with $500,000 in 2022 Donations

    WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers’ generosity continues to help lift up Airmen, retirees and Air Force families. In 2022, Exchange shoppers worldwide donated more than $500,000 to the Air Force Assistance Fund.AFAF provides financial assistance,

  • Summer Fire Safety Tips: Grilling and Backyard Campfires

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Warm weather is upon us, and residents of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base may be looking forward to enjoying outdoor activities like grilling and backyard campfires. While these can create lasting memories with family and friends, it is essential to

  • Wright-Patterson hosts Police Expo honoring National Police Week

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing Security Forces Squadron will host a Police Expo as part of National Police Week, Wednesday, May 17.The event, which will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Prairies base housing community park, will provide attendees with the opportunity to