Thursday - March 5, 2026
Tipoffs for Dayton, Ohio (Wright Patterson) Newsletter for Tuesday March 03, 2026 ( 6 items )  

AFIT Alumnus Promoted to Major General
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 3 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * AFIT Alumnus Promoted to Major General Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff (M.S. Logistics Management, 2004), Ohio adjutant general, stands while his wife, Lindsay, places the rank insignia of major general on his shoulder epaulettes, as Gov. Mike DeWine looks on during Woodruff's promotion ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2026. W  more

Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health * The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized pro  more

Air Force selects 1,474 in the Senior Master Sergeant promotion cycle; list posts 5 Mar
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Air Force selects 1,474 in the Senior Master Sergeant promotion cycle; list posts 5 Mar * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force Master Sergeants for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle. Senior Raters will be granted access to the se  more

Watern named AFMC Executive Director
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Watern named AFMC Executive Director * Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Kathy Watern was selected as the next Air Force Materiel Command Executive Director, effective March 22, replacing Lorna Estep who is retiring from civilian service. Watern, a member of the Senior Executive Service since 2010, has served as the AFMC Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services since   more

Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program * WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. Under the updated procedures, all vehicle occupants must present a valid DoD identification (e.g., C  more

Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program * Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. Under the updated procedures, all vehicle occupants must present a valid DoD identification (e.g., Common Access Card, Registered Real ID, VA Ben  more