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Aug. 18, 2023
Annual Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 27

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing will host the 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day at the Wright-Patt Club on Oct. 27.The annual event links attendees with various services and agencies, including the 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Base agencies, Dayton Veterans
Aug. 16, 2023
Air Force develops Airman Safety Action Program

Did you know that the Air Force has created an interactive way to report safety/health hazards and offer risk mitigating solutions, anytime and anywhere? That’s right, the Air Force Safety Center has developed an easy-to-use reporting system called the Airman Safety Action Program or ASAP.
Aug. 15, 2023
Warrior ethos needed to obtain objectives

During our July unit training assembly, a trainee within the Development and Training Flight asked me, “Why did you join the military and why do you continue to serve?” I took a moment, thought to myself, “With today’s fiscal constraints, operational LIMFACs (limiting factors), and political
Aug. 14, 2023
Total force integration builds individual, family resiliency at Hurlburt Field

Resilience is a top priority across the Air Force and the 28th Intelligence Squadron at Hurlburt Field is focused on both individual and family resilience, which was reflected during the first weekend in August. However, the unit relied upon support across the total force to help make the weekend a
Aug. 11, 2023
445th AMDS keeps Airmen medically mission ready

The 445th Airlift Wing is authorized over 1,500 Reserve Citizen Airmen who must be ready, including medically, to deploy with 72-hour notice.
Aug. 10, 2023
Back to school activities should include social media awareness

August means back to school for many of us. Either we have children going back to school or we’re taking classes ourselves. With that comes hitting the books though in today’s world, there is technology in addition to books. Within that, there is social media.
Aug. 10, 2023
July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming

July 2023 just became the hottest month in recorded history with no relief anytime soon, and the commander-in-chief has taken notice.
Aug. 9, 2023
445th Airmen train with local law enforcement on active shooter response

Four Airmen with the 445th Security Force Squadron trained alongside their civilian law enforcement counterparts July 14 at Calamityville in Fairborn, Ohio.
Aug. 8, 2023
Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians

The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
Aug. 7, 2023
89th AS provides world-wide support

The Reserve Citizen Airman concept is built on a strong heritage of operational readiness and excellence and a legacy of outstanding service.The 89th Airlift Squadron embodies that concept, providing combat-ready Airmen and world class strategic airlift to combatant commanders in support of national