Feb. 18, 2021 Air Force adds to DOD mask guidance WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth issued a memorandum Feb. 16 that supplements the Defense Department’s new mask policy on military installations while performing official duties.The initial DOD memorandum was issued Feb. 4 and follows a Jan. 20
Feb. 11, 2021 Threat of ‘imminent death’ changed Wright-Patt Purple Heart recipient 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,” he said at a presentation ceremony Feb.
Feb. 11, 2021 Cultural resources manager combines love of history, architecture WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force has a long, colorful and storied history – and Steve Byington has the good fortune to help carry it safely into the future.He gets to do that as the 88th Civil Engineer Group’s cultural resources manager, a job he’s held since August at
Feb. 11, 2021 DOD outlines new mask guidance The memorandum states that all individuals on military installations and those performing official duties on behalf of DOD from any location other than home, including outdoor shared spaces, will wear masks. Masks must be in accordance with current CDC guidelines.
Feb. 5, 2021 Space exhibit touches down at Air Force museum WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The newest temporary exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the stuff of dreams – for children and adults.The “Space: A Journey to Our Future” exhibit, which opened Jan. 28 and closes Sept. 6, is spread over
Feb. 5, 2021 Wright-Patt selects its 2020 Military Spouse of the Year Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it would not be unusual to see Mindy Schwickerath, a key spouse for the 88th Security Forces Squadron, appear in costume in support of the many events in which she participated.
Feb. 5, 2021 Deadline extended for charities to apply for 2021 Combined Federal Campaign WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Charities not currently part of the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign now have until Feb. 26 to apply, pay the application fee and submit their application so they may reach 9 million potential donors across the country and around the world.The Office of
Feb. 5, 2021 Security Forces Airman named 2020 NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Ian Guthridge never set out to win any awards. He was just trying to do his part for the team and make everyone around him better.
Feb. 1, 2021 Boeing P-26A Peashooter revealed as second patch in Air Force Marathon race series WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Boeing P-26A Peashooter will be the second historical aircraft patch featured in the Air Force Marathon History and Heritage race series, beginning March 1.The History and Heritage race series will hold six virtual races on different dates. Each race will
Jan. 29, 2021 Supervisor course gets off to smooth start WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Dozens of first-line supervisors at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are starting the year with newly acquired or updated skills, thanks to an inaugural course from Air Force Materiel Command that augments mandatory supervisor training.Gen. Arnold W. Bunch,