Jan. 30, 2023 Cleared for takeoff: A behind-the-scenes look at how base keeps flightline open during winter weather WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Rome Alcantara has one of the best office views on base.“Don’t let the commander know; he may want to steal it,” the 88th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager said while laughing.His office is on the air traffic control tower’s second floor with a
Sept. 9, 2020 How the Air Force is making it easier for aircraft maintainers to see at night WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – We all know that working in the dark with insufficient lighting makes the task that much more cumbersome. Good quality lighting is critical for maintainers when repairing an aircraft on the flightline.The U.S. Air Force has an inventory of approximately 5,500
