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  • Installation commander relieved

    The commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, was relieved of command Dec. 29 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.  

  • Experts: Community connection key for mental health

    It’s no secret that military life comes with many unique challenges and stressors. An important but often overlooked element of military service is a feeling of connectedness with one’s community.

  • Energy Action Month: Powering possibilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As we continue Energy Action Month, it’s good to remind ourselves how to limit our carbon footprint.With the increasing impacts of climate change, large-scale natural disasters and growing threats of physical and cyberattacks on utilities, coordinating energy

  • From impossible to possible

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wendi DiBartolomeo was recognized with the Bronze Star Medal, April 15, 2022, for her outstanding efforts as an air traffic controller during Operation Allies Rescue.

  • Compass recycling gives old products new life

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anyone who’s navigated over land in the military has probably used a lensatic compass.Lensatic compasses contain a glow-in-the-dark chemical called tritium, a self-powered lighting source that requires no recharging. The tritium illuminates the compass face

  • History & Heritage Race Series returns for second year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The J-3 Piper Cub will be the first historical aircraft featured in the 2022 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning Jan. 1.The upcoming event marks the first of six virtual races as the series returns for a second