About

Public Affairs supports the commander's intent by keeping internal and external stakeholders informed of key issues regarding Wright-Patterson AFB through official public affairs channels.
 
88th ABW/PA
 
Photo Studio
5135 Pearson Road
Bldg. 10, Area A
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
P: 937-522-3252
 
1940 Allbrook Drive
Bldg. 1, Rm. 800, Area A
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
P: 937-255-4242
 
Chief of Public Affairs: Robert Purtiman
Command Information Chief: Stacey Geiger
Chief of Engagements: Mark Lyle

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Engagements

Media Query | Speaker Request | Tour Request

The Engagements section manages external communications, community relations, tour assistance, news, and vital information concerning the community through news releases and media advisories, as well as responding to media queries and interview requests.

If you would like to request a Speaker or Tour, please submit the request at: Engagements Request 
 
Media Queries: 88abw.pa.media@us.af.mil
 
Chief: Mark Lyle

Events Throughout the Year

Two people talk. In front of them is an aircraft's glass canopy. Below and behind them is a large room with a large group of people.
Wright-Patterson AFB hosts inaugural All-Star Leadership Day
A behind view of a large group of people, most wearing military camouflage uniforms and large backpacks, marching down a paved road
Norwegian Foot March 2026
Four Air Force service members, dressed in blue service dress uniforms, march towards viewer carrying ceremonial rifles and U.S. and Air Force flags. Crowds of people can be seen on either side of photo
Team Wright-Patt celebrates July 4, 2025
A shot from behind a single file line of Army soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms, helmets, and parachute packs leading up to the open bay of a military aircraft
412 CA conduct airborne ops at Wright-Patt
A child tries on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) gear during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations (KUDOS) event Aug. 8, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. KUDOS teaches children about deployments through age-appropriate activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)
K.U.D.O.S
Participates for the Run for the Fallen take off from the start line at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Sept. 11, 2025. Several hundred of Wright-Patt community members came out to take part in the annual Run for the Fallen in remembrance of those killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)
Run for the Fallen
Competitors run under an arch that says "Air Force Marathon"
2025 Air Force Marathon
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Installation Commander, Col. Marietta Sanders, 88th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. Michael Frayser, 88th Medical Group Commander, and Amir Mott, 88th Civil Engineering director, took part in the 88th Air Base Wing Time Capsule Burial Ceremony Dec. 16, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event marked the burial of a new time capsule, following the opening of the previous one from 1999 earlier this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner.)
88th Air Base Wing Time Capsule Ceremony

Command Information

 Bulletin | Emails | Graphics | Photo | Social Media | Studio | Website | Video

The Command Information section uses external and internal communication channels to reach Wing personnel, local and surrounding communities, local and regional elected officials, installation partners, and local and regional media.

Video (MAJCOM asset)

  

Photo & Studio
  • Full production and editing capability
  • Studio and field capability
  • Feature, news, and mission videos
  
  • Studio and field capability
  • Photojournalism
  • Schedule an appointment for an AFI or service specific portrait at: 88 ABW/PA Photo Studio
  • Studio Hours: Mon & Wed 8:30 A.M - 11:30 A.M., Tue & Thurs 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
  • 88 ABW/PA Photo Studio Fact Sheet: Photo Studio 

Graphic Design

  

 Website
 
Contact Info
Chief: Stacey Geiger 

Operations

Security and Policy Review

88 ABW/PA serves as the installation-level public affairs review authority for host and tenant units located at WPAFB, as well as geographically separated subordinate organizations at bases or locations which do not have an organic servicing base public affairs office. 

Email: 88ABW.PA.Workflow@us.af.mil

Forms

Customer Service Feedback

To provide feedback to 88ABW/PA to improve or sustain support to our WPAFB mission partners.

For base personnel: Customer Service Feedback *requires CAC access*

CCAF Graduation Program

PA Offices at WPAFB

Connect with a public affairs office at Wright-Patterson AFB.

Social Media