• 88 GEG Traffic Planning Team seeks input on base transportation

    The 88th Civil Engineer Group Traffic Planning Team invites all base personnel to share their thoughts on the current transportation system during a series of in-person events. This is a unique opportunity for the Wright-Patterson community to provide valuable feedback on the successes and

  • Wright-Patt to conduct controlled burns on March 2

    Controlled burns are scheduled to take place in several locations on Area A, on March 2, 2025.Controlled burns are beneficial for new vegetation and help reduce the spread of invasive species.The burns will occur between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.While the burns are in progress, those near the

  • Engineering a Legacy: Amir Mott’s Trailblazing Journey in the Air Force

    “Don’t focus on getting promoted,” said Dr. William U. Borger, former Senior Executive Service member at AFRL. “Instead, focus on being the best at what you do for the Air Force, and everything else will follow.”This advice, shared with 24-year-old Amir Mott over lunch, would go on to shape his

  • Wright-Patt announces prescribed burn season dates for Huffman Prairie

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Officials from the 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Natural Resources Program have announced the prescribed burn dates for the upcoming burn season, set for Nov. 1, 2024, through March 15, 2025.According to an informational pamphlet from the base’s Natural

  • Reduction vs. optimization: Changing the narrative around energy conservation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – My commitment to energy conservation began when I was a kid watching cheesy television commercials, where cartoons or puppets reminded us to turn off the lights and recycle to help save the world.While having your kids aware of the impacts of leaving lights on

  • Energy Action Month: Smart choices benefit both you and the planet

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Energy Action Month, and one of the most pressing reasons to conserve energy is its impact on the environment.The majority of our energy comes from fossil fuels, which release harmful greenhouse gases when burned. These gases contribute to climate

  • Annual Energy Action Month to focus on innovation, smart use

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Energy Action Month, and the 88th Civil Engineer Group will mark it by hosting two guest speaker events on base.“Energy Action Month teaches base personnel that through individual or group efforts taken to promote energy awareness and conserve

  • The work pace has changed, but strong leadership traits are timeless

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- When it comes to leadership trends, what’s really changed in 40 years?Having held a variety of managerial positions over my 38 years in the Air Force, I take pause to ponder that question. Several trends have come and gone; others have returned only by a

  • Installation Management Division: The trifecta of mission support

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It can be argued that the 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Installation Management Division provides for and protects Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s most valuable assets. The flights within 88 CEI ensure our Airmen, our land and every asset and piece of