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Fairborn police chief retiring, search is on to fill job
The search for a new Fairborn police chief has started as the city’s current one is retiring after more than 34 years...

Pre-tax child care savings has advocates for military families smiling
The Department of Defense (DOD) will offer new flexible spending accounts to help meet the cost of child care for...

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First lady Jill Biden to visit Wright-Patt, local school this week
First lady Jill Biden will visit Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Wednesday to meet with military families.

Reminder: One-day public Air Force job fair is Wednesday
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is having a hiring event for both AFLCMC and 88th Air Base Wing job...

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‘A positive story to tell.’ Author shines light on Dayton revitalization in new book
The secret is no longer a secret: What were once dismissed as “Rust Belt” communities and states have been renewing...

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VA aims to house 38,000 homeless vets as Turner pledges to protect benefits
Dayton’s congressman visited a St. Mary Development housing site on the Dayton VA campus Wednesday to assure residents...

Major Wright-Patt mission seeking 800 new workers
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) aims to hire about 800 people for jobs at Wright-Patterson Air...

Weather: Wright-Patterson is on a two-hour delay
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees are on a 2-hour weather delay from normal reporting time Tuesday morning, a...
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First lady Jill Biden to visit Wright-Patt, local school this week
First lady Jill Biden will visit Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Wednesday to meet with military families.

How Dayton saved what became Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
A band of Dayton citizens came together nearly a century ago to persuade the federal government to not move early...

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Casey’s plans to demolish W.O. Wrights in Beavercreek, build convenience store
Casey’s General Store has had its plans approved by the city of Beavercreek to demolish the W.O. Wrights bar and grill...

Dayton, county named Ohio’s only World War II Heritage City, one of 19 nationally
The National Park Service on Tuesday named Montgomery County and the city of Dayton as one of 19 American World War II...

Air Force lawyer highlights career
From a pre-med major at the U.S. Air Force Academy, to acquisition officer, to Air Force lawyer, Col. Polly Sandness...

Fiscal year 2022 big success for Air Force Materiel Command
The Air Force Materiel Command closed out another successful fiscal year in 2022, completing the year 99.9% obligated...

AFMC selects Spark Tank finalists for 2023
With strong competition from over 20 innovative Airmen submissions turned to five semi-finalists, the Air Force...

Sweepstakes will deliver holiday cheer to military shoppers
‘Tis the season for making holiday wishes come true, and MILITARY STAR is turning holiday shopping into holiday prizes...

Dept. of Air Force: New reporting options for sexual harassment victims
ARLINGTON, Va. – Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a...

Combined Federal Campaign Cause of the Week: Disaster and crisis response
The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved...

AFRL commander moderates future of propulsion panel
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland – Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle, Air Force Research Laboratory commander, moderated a future of...

Leadership Log podcast: C-17 provides ‘maneuver’ for the joint force
When something absolutely positively has to get there, the C-17 is the aircraft for the job. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Military shoppers can get holiday budget help
MILITARY STAR offers more flexibility for holiday budgets with Pay Your Way plans, allowing Wright-Patterson Air Force...

WACO aviation lecture to discuss WWII’s Doolittle Raid
The WACO Aviation Lecture Series kicks off its 2022-2023 season Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. with a presentation by Paul Cooper...

Commentary: Safety is everyone’s job
In 2012 the 88th Mission Support Group front office and 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron were officially awarded...

Combined Federal Campaign Cause of the Week: Global Health
The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved...