• Readiness, qualifications drive combat-arms trainers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO -- Readiness is a key component in the 88th Air Base Wing mission, and 88th Security Forces Squadron combat-arms trainers are there to make certain Wright-Patterson AFB personnel are weapons-qualified.Before deployment, many will need to visit Tech. Sgt. Richard

  • Mighty 88th’s vision statement puts Airmen first

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing’s personnel are a “powerful weapon system” in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s arsenal, a top civilian leader said.The 88 ABW is resolute in carrying out its vital mission to the base. This is defined by the wing’s new vision statement

  • 88th Air Base Wing personnel earn Air Force, AFMC honors

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio- Members of the 88th Air Base Wing captured several Air Force Material Command awards for 2020, while a unit finished second for a prestigious Air Force honor.“I continue to be amazed by the extraordinary men and women I have the privilege to serve,” said Col.

  • Commander addresses base to provide COVID-19 update

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base March 3 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.Miller was joined by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Crowder, the 88th Medical Group’s Public Health

  • Commander updates Wing's strategic plan

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, has launched a new strategic plan for the Wing.Under this new plan, Miller initiated an effort to update the Wing’s mission, vision and lines of effort, as well as developed organizational

  • Air Force transitions to OCP uniform

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force is transitioning to the new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform beginning April 1.Air Force leaders began a gradual phased uniform change in October 2018.Airmen will no longer be allowed to wear the Airman Battle Uniform after March 31.Chief

  • Threat of ‘imminent death’ changed Wright-Patt Purple Heart recipient

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Master Sgt. Bruce Haskin had some serious advice to bestow on friends and family after receiving the Purple Heart.“The threat of imminent death was the way many of us felt in Bagram that day. It brings a new perspective and new prioritization in life,”

  • Commander praises WPAFB for excellence

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - In the first commander’s call of 2021, Col. Patrick Miller praised the 88th Air Base Wing for continuing to deliver excellence and accomplish missions.The 88 ABW and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander conducted a live virtual commander’s call Feb. 11,

  • Base Mentoring Program underway in the new year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — More than 200 military members and civilian employees at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are taking advantage of an opportunity to develop new and/or different professional skills and perspectives, demonstrate strengths and explore potentials now that the 2021

  • Commander provides COVID-19 update

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Col. Patrick Miller, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and 88th Air Base Wing commander, held a Facebook Live town hall Dec. 16 to discuss the installation’s current operating environment under COVID-19.Wright-Patt continues to stay in Health Protection