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  • Spotlight: Rachel Stammen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name: Rachel StammenDuty title: Unit program coordinatorUnit of assignment: 88th Healthcare Operations SquadronWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I am the primary point of contact for the 88th Healthcare Operations Squadron. I am responsible for organizing the

  • Spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin SeekellDuty title: First sergeantUnit of assignment: Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I provide leadership for over 60 (continental U.S.) and OCONUS units while serving 28,000

  • Fire Prevention Week aimed at safeguarding community

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held its Fire Prevention Week kickoff event Sept. 30, at the Wright Care Child Development Center in the Prairies housing area.This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”Different activities and

  • Wright-Patt begins CFC season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Combined Federal Campaign holds a kick-off event Oct. 5, 2022, at the USO at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The CFC is the world’s largest workplace charity campaign program where federal civilian and military donors pledge to support eligible

  • 88th ABW announces special holiday hours of operation for Columbus Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- GATES1A (Fairborn Gate)Oct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 10: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.12A (AFMC HQ)Open 24 hours15AOct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 10: Closed19BOpen 24 hours22BOct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 10: Closed26AOct. 7: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.Oct. 10:

  • Cause of the Week: Housing and Shelter

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved charities.CFC includes charities working in many different areas of housing and shelter, to include temporary shelter, disaster relief,

  • Know when to use headlights, windshield wipers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – There’s an important legal principle that says “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” That’s right: You can’t defend your actions by arguing you didn’t know they were illegal, even if you honestly didn’t realize you were breaking the law.The Ohio Revised Code’s

  • Safety is everyone’s job

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In 2012 the 88th Mission Support Group front office and 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron were officially awarded OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs Star status. Two weeks after this is published, we will be receiving our third on-site visit from OSHA to

  • October is Energy Action Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSONAIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month to highlight energy's critical role in operations and mission continuity and to encourage smart energy use and management for our installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. This