Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • Hello Autumn and Goodbye Summer

    As summer draws to an end, consider the hazards and how to mitigate them. Weather can change quicker than expected, so don’t get caught unaware. Be prepared for any type of weather -- from sunny and hot days that can cause dehydration to frost and fallen leaves making walking surfaces slippery or

  • 445th Maintainers keep C-17 mission ready

    Master Sgt. Michael Kessinger, left, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, and Master Sgt. Michael Wilson, 445th AMXS crew chief, inspect a gear swing on the underbelly of a C-17 Globemaster III during the Sept. 15, 2024 unit training assembly.

  • United States Air Force Celebrates 77th Birthday

    The United States Air Force celebrates its 77th birthday, Sept. 18, 2024. The military branch was established on Sept. 18, 1947, under the National Security Act of 1947. The United States Air Force is the second youngest branch of the United States Armed Forces and its mission is to fly, fight and

  • Changing seasons

    As we enter the fall season, we see changes all around us.Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, and everyone’s schedules get altered. Vacation season is drawing to a close, with students going back to school and families getting back into the rhythm of classes, sports and all

  • Altered gate hours, road closures set for race day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will host the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 21. The following gate hours and road closures are scheduled: Area A: Gate 1A (Commissary Gate)The gate will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. as it’s part of the marathon route.

  • How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness

    When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence.  Due to potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department quickly convenes