Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Celebrating 100 years! In February 1924, the Dayton Air Service Committee transferred the first parcels of land to the Army. Then on August 9, 1924, representatives of the DASC signed over the deeds to over 4,000 acres for the sum of $1! Those were recorded two days later, and the US government, as represented by the Army Air Service, took possession of most of what’s now Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on 12 August! Photo courtesy of AFMC History & Heritage Program.

The 18th Annual Young Guns vs. Old Pistols Challenge wrapped up for 2024 with the Young Guns taking the title! Organized by the Wright-Patterson Junior Force Council, the challenge’s primary goal is not competition but for building camaraderie. The challenge brings an opportunity to make friends, meet people, and learn about other organizations. If you are interested in joining the Junior Force Council, or want to get involved next year, click here: https://lnkd.in/gRN_xVWm *Base personnel only* Full article: https://lnkd.in/g9y-J4vj

Who's Who Wednesday? The 88th Medical Group operates the Air Force's second largest medical facility, providing groundbreaking care to 62,000 beneficiaries! 88MDG fun facts: ◾ Nearly 2,200 medics in 7 squadrons supporting 40 clinics, 4 inpatient units, and 57 beds ◾ Annually delivers - 300,000 outpatient visits, 4,200 surgeries, 3,600 admissions, 1.7 million prescriptions and 405,00 labs ◾ The dental clinic is the first in Air Force Materiel Command to 3D print oral surgery stents for fully guided implant placement - increasing lab efficiency by 50% ◾ State-of-the-art linear accelerator delivers targeted cancer treatment Defense Health Agency

Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who are our Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart, one of the oldest military decorations, is presented to service members who are injured or killed in service to our country. George Washington presented the first medal, then called the Badge of Military Merit, in 1782 to recognize bravery in combat. The day gives the nation a chance to reflect and honor the bravery of those who fought and risked their lives for the United States. There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients. Some of those who were wounded are living, working and volunteering in our communities today. On behalf of #TeamWrightPatt, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

The Wright-Patt club is hosting a Staff Sgt. release party this Friday. Date: August 9 Time: 3 p.m. (Social hour begins at 2:30) Location: Wright-Patterson Club Enjoy a great evening as we honor this special promotion! *This event is open to base personnel only* #teamwrightpatt

#TeamWrightPatt is hiring! Position: Prevention Coordination Specialist, NH-0101-03 Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH Job closes: August 15, 2024 The incumbent will serve as the Prevention Coordination Specialist at an Air Force/Space Force installation. Under the direction of the Integrated Prevention Chief, the Prevention Coordination Specialist develops and delivers integrated prevention and resilience programs. Eligible and interested? Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gccpUAqk

ICYMI – AFLCMC Commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton recorded a video explain how #reoptimization for GPC will impact our Center. If you’ve had questions about upcoming changes to #AFLCMC, this video will answer them all! https://lnkd.in/eM-ftq5i

Out and about with leadership! Col. Richards, 88th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Fontaine, 88 ABW command chief, recently recognized teammates for their hard work and commitment to Wright-Patt! Thank you to all the friends, supervisors, commanders, mentors, and peers who have supported each one of these outstanding performers throughout their journey. 88 ABW Quarterly Award Recipients: Airman – A1C Ricardo Diaz Benitez, 88th Wing Staff Agencies NCO – TSgt Jason D. Delaney, 88th Civil Engineer Group SNCO – SMSgt Justin X. Viator, 88th Medical Group CGO – 1st Lt Mackenzie G. Collins, 88th Mission Support Group FGO – Lt Col Laserian I. Nwoga, 88th Wing Staff Agencies Category I Civ – Marcus A. DeLoye, 88th Mission Support Group Category II Civ – Jake Bowman, 88th Civil Engineer Group Category III Civ – Gardenier E. Ware, 88th Civil Engineer Group Small Team Award – Security Forces Training (S3T), 88th Mission Support Group Large Team Award – CORONA Top Team Honor Guardsman of the Quarter – Spc3 Dakota Desrosiers, 73rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron Dorm of the Quarter – A1C Daniel Camacho, 88th Medical Group #teamwrightpatt

Embrace the Messy: Resilience in Practice "A recent lesson I have learned is that the fear of the unknown can only be overcome by allowing yourself to live in the moment, take things hour by hour, and not dwell on the future’s unknown outcomes." -- Christopher Warner, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, Wright-Patterson AFB Warner shares his lessons learned and fears overcome in adversity. He writes of his wife Latasha who underwent a life-saving double lung and heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic on July 1. We thank you for sharing part of your resiliency story so that others may be encouraged to seek out support services and lean on those around them during difficult times. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gzbxKmAM #Resilience #TeamWrightPatt

Welcoming new teammates! Whether it’s Airmen and Guardians with their families, or new civilians and contractors joining the team, there is a lot to learn about Wright-Patterson AFB. For this reason, the Military Family and Readiness Center regularly hosts the Wright Start Program to ensure Airmen are equipped with the tools they need to succeed at Wright-Patt. In an effort to create a welcoming family atmosphere, Wright Start has joined forces with the Heart Link: Spouse Orientation Program, combining the programs into a one-day event! Read the article for more information about this course and how to attend: https://lnkd.in/gS3iYANn #Readiness #Airmen #Guardian #TeamWrightPatt