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  • Base ending use of coal

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is getting closer to utilizing cleaner, more economical heating sources, according to the deputy director of the 88 Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate. The base applied to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for a permit to switch from coal to natural gas

  • Wright-Patterson welcomes F-16s

    The runways of and air space over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are playing host for the next several weeks to the Ohio Air National Guard's 180 Fighter Wing, normally based at Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, while the wing's runway is under construction. Lt. Col. Deron Reynolds, the wing's

  • WPAFB honored at Cincinnati Reds game

    The Cincinnati Reds hosted a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Appreciation Night at Great American Ball Park Aug. 9. Pregame ceremonies included Col. Cassie Barlow , 88 Air Base Wing commander, swearing in 35 delayed entry program members and throwing a ceremonial first pitch. Five Airmen recently

  • Renovated lab earns top certification for energy, environmental design

    A 1934 building once used for structural and mechanical testing was transformed last year into a state-of-the-art facility where the physics of warfighters' power and thermal systems are being explored. Now the building itself has garnered a seldom-achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental

  • AF Marathon volunteer registration deadline nears

    The deadline to volunteer for the Air Force Marathon is approaching quickly, and organizers say there are still spots open. "We're still looking for volunteers for Thursday at the expo," said Jeanette Monaghan, volunteer coordinator. "We also need volunteers for Friday during the day at the expo."

  • Car show benefits Wounded Warrior

    The Wright-Patterson Top 3 Association's 2013 Car, Truck and Bike Show and Shine, held Aug. 11, more than doubled last year's participation and raised more than $2,100 in donations for the Wounded Warrior Project, show organizers said. The 2nd annual show was held in the parking lot adjacent to gate

  • Softball game strengthens international relations

    Since 1984 the men and women of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate and their assigned Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) have participated in a friendly game of softball. This year was no different. The annual AFSAC vs. FLO

  • AF Ball reservations are now available

    Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, will host the 2013 Air Force Ball slated for Sept. 11 at the Wright-Patt Club. Reservations are now available online. The theme for this year's Air Force Ball honors the 10th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom and highlights the B-2

  • Navy launches first local F-35C sortie

    Sailors from U.S. Navy F-35 Strike Fighter Squadron-101 made history completing the first local flight in the F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Aug. 14, here.The F-35C, piloted by Lt. Cdr. Christopher Tabert, took off from Eglin shortly after 9 a.m. for about an hour flight. Satisfied with the