Sept. 12, 2025 Trailblazing civil servant Maria Bandouveres remembered after 81 years of federal service Maria A. Bandouveres, dedicated more than 81 years to federal service, becoming the longest-serving civil servant in U.S. history and a cornerstone here since World War II.Bandouveres died peacefully Sept. 5 at the age of 98.“Maria is remembered not just for her longevity, but for her kindness,
Sept. 11, 2025 Junior Force Council hosts Leadership Symposium to inspire future Air Force leaders The event served as a key professional development opportunity for new members of the Wright-Patterson AFB workforce. The symposium aimed to foster leadership growth through networking, expert insights and direct engagement with senior leaders.
Sept. 10, 2025 A Shared Scar: 9/11 and the American Spirit Where were you on 9/11 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers?
Sept. 10, 2025 IDO Chief of Security Lauren Mills 'peaks' right on time Lauren Mills goes above and beyond in her work and is recognized with two significant award wins.
Sept. 5, 2025 The making of NCOs Wright-Patterson AFB’s Airman Leadership School graduated Class 25-F on Aug. 28, 2025. The 24-day course prepares Airmen to become NCOs through leadership training, mentorship, and teamwork.
Sept. 5, 2025 OC-ALC recognizes Cost Effective Readiness In August, efforts by the Maintenance Groups within the OC-ALC have resulted in significant cost avoidance totaling more than $3 million:
Sept. 5, 2025 Base officials wrap up large-scale readiness exercise The Inspector General recently concluded a two-week readiness exercise that tested the installation’s ability to respond to a wide range of threats.
Sept. 4, 2025 Test wing’s life flight helps save child’s limb The 96th Medical Group and the 413th Flight Test Squadron stepped up to the challenge after receiving the alert from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.
Sept. 3, 2025 Edwards Operations Group forges flight test through unrivaled training, mentorship Edwards stands as the premier location for airpower innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional development and mentorship within the realm of flight test.
Sept. 3, 2025 Environmental office supports missions through habitat management From protecting endangered species to preserving land for military training, habitat management serves a dual purpose: it safeguards the environment while ensuring realistic landscapes to stay mission-ready.
Sept. 3, 2025 AFLCMC Airmen return as Armed Forces Sports soccer champions Three Air Force Life Cycle Management Center program managers participated in the 2025 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship this summer as members of the Department of the Air Force team.
Aug. 25, 2025 Air Force Materiel Command leadership visits Tinker Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, Air Force Materiel Command interim commander, and Chief Sgt. James “Bill” E. Fitch II, AFMC command chief, visited Tinker Air Force Base Aug. 4-5, 2025.
Aug. 21, 2025 Crucible course sharpens enlisted leadership, readiness blade The event marked the culmination of a key phase of the Security Forces Exercise Integration Initiative, a strategic effort to enhance readiness and interoperability with mission partners by incorporating combat support operations into joint-force exercises.
Aug. 21, 2025 Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority Department of the Air Force civilian developmental opportunities advance strategic thinking, decisiveness, interpersonal skills and innovation, fostering a cadre of civilian leaders capable of guiding the Air and Space Forces into the future.