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  • Stand Strong, Be Strong

    The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community is invited to a forum combatting domestic violence and sexual assault Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hope Hotel.The "Stand Strong, Be Strong" Forum will emphasize the theme, "Healthy Family Relationships, Supporting Families and Communities -

  • Taking pride in creating the future Air Force

    I was privileged to attend and participate in the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference held near Washington, D.C. last month.  It was simply outstanding.There were many inspirational moments. The pride that I felt during the presentation given by our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Welsh, was

  • New tunable device goes from transparent to mirrorlike with electrical jolt

    A liquid-crystal device developed in AFRL can change from transparent to mirrorlike by applying voltage, a technology that could lead to smart windows that can block light or allow it to pass through, its developers say.Dr. Timothy White of AFRL's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and

  • Beggars Night on Wright-Patt AFB

    October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., base residents will enjoy handing out candy and treats to costumed children from the Prairies, the Brick and the Woods. Please make sure to be on the lookout for trick or treaters, ensuring they have fun in a safe environment. Parents, please dress your children in

  • Studying the mind, body connection

    The obstacle course at Jarvis Gym, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, looks deceptively simple, and the Airmen testing on it make it look easy.   It's anything but easy, and the testing involves more than just their physical ability.   Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing is

  • Robert Downey Jr. salutes troops at WPAFB

    Approximately 900 people from across Wright-Patterson Air Force Base packed the base theater for a special free screening of "The Judge," staring actor Robert Downey Jr. Oct. 5.   Before the movie, the crowd burst into cheers as Downey made a surprise special appearance and spoke to the crowd of

  • New commander stresses consistency while introducing greater efficiency

    On Oct. 2, his first official day commanding the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Lt. Gen. John Thompson said he awoke feeling, as his teenage daughter would say, "awesome, epic, amazing."    "There's no greater feeling than knowing I am coming to work to do something really

  • Hackathon challenges abilities to solve real-world AFRL problems

    Air Force Research Laboratory is preparing to co-host LabHack, a 26-hour long coding competition which will task coding-savvy individuals, or "hackers," to creatively solve challenges that AFRL researchers face every day.The Air Force's first 'Hackathon' event --produced by AFRL, the Wright Brothers

  • Thompson to lead AFLCMC

    Lt. Gen. John Thompson officially took command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Oct. 2 after taking part in a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 26.As AFLCMC commander, Thompson replaces Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, II, who is retiring from the Air

  • Wright-Patt celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

    Activities are under way at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This year's theme is "Hispanics: A Legacy of History, a Present of Action, and a Future of Success."To commemorate the month, three events are planned.