AFMC News

June 9, 2023
Air Force’s second-largest medical center delivers premier care

The 88th Medical Group remains on the cutting edge of health care services and technology as a role model for other military medical centers worldwide.
May 17, 2023
Six Wright-Patt firefighters decorated for life-saving efforts

Six firefighters assigned to the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base received medals for their life-saving efforts in the line of duty during a ceremony at the base’s fire station, May 10.
April 27, 2023
Airmen, Guardians can ‘reach out’ for free legal representation

Uniformed Airmen and Guardians facing legal or administrative trouble have resources available to assist them with advice and counsel through the Office of the Area Defense Counsel.
April 21, 2023
No money, no mission: A deep dive into Wright-Patt's 88th Comptroller Squadron

As the largest Comptroller Squadron in the Air Force, the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base CPTS is responsible for managing 32 % of the entire Air Force budget.
March 28, 2023
Wright-Patterson remembers Holocaust

Over 80 years has passed since the persecution and murder of European Jews by the Nazi Germans during the Holocaust.
March 17, 2023
Female Fitment Program drives positive change in the Air Force

The Female Fitment Program continues to influence daily life and duty for female Airmen, moving history forward for generations of women.
March 7, 2023
20-year-old carpenter lives best life in 88th Civil Engineering

What were you doing at 20 years old? Going to college? Trying to make ends meet? Still living with your parents? Most people at that age would probably answer “yes” to one of those questions, but not Jake Fletcher.
March 3, 2023
Military working dog retires after over eight years of service

A retirement ceremony for Morgen, a military working dog with more than eight years of service, was held Feb. 24 at the 88th Security Forces facility on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The retirement was followed by his adoption by former handler Staff Sgt. Pablo Gonzalez.
Feb. 17, 2023
Wright-Patt Airmen participate in German Armed Forces proficiency badge challenge

Thirty-five Airmen had the opportunity to participate in the German Armed Forces proficiency badge challenge Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Feb. 15, 2023
Rare open season for Survivor Benefit Plan

Open season for the Survivor Benefit Plan began on Dec. 23, 2022.
Feb. 2, 2023
History & Heritage Race showcases P-38 Lightning during second race of 2023

The P-38 Lightning will be the second retired aircraft to headline the 2023 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning March 1.
Jan. 30, 2023
Wright-Patt doctor finds treatment path for military child with rare neurological condition

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – For the Anderson family, protecting their 8-year-old son, Reeve, has proven to be the fight of his lifetime. Reeve, born with Down syndrome, lived as a normal kid until he started to develop curious symptoms. His parents, Shana and Jason, were completely
Jan. 30, 2023
Cleared for takeoff: A behind-the-scenes look at how base keeps flightline open during winter weather

How the 88th ABW keeps snow off the runways during winter.
Jan. 19, 2023
Undersecretary of the Air Force visits Wright-Patt

Gina Ortiz Jones, undersecretary of the Air Force, recently toured WPAFB.
Jan. 6, 2023
Disabled vets get back in the hunt at Wright-Patt

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Our veterans often return home with combat-related disabilities that may or may not be visible.Some are confined to wheelchairs while others

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