• Snakes - a cause for excitement

    The discovery of Smooth Green Snakes on base might conjure images from movies like "Snakes on a Plane" or "Anaconda" for some. However, the snakes are actually harmless to humans and friendly to the environment."This is exciting to find," said Jeff Davis, a consultant biologist for the

  • WPAFB hosting contractor information session at Wright State University

    The 88th Operational Contracting Squadron is hosting a contractor and vendor information session at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Berry Room on the Wright State University campus. This no cost event will be held on Tuesday, May 4, at 9:00 a.m.Four 88th Air Base Wing organizations, including the 88th

  • PECASE Award Winner's Research Likely to Improve Commercial Technologies

    Air Force Office of Scientific Research-sponsored scientist, Dr. Rashid Zia is leading cutting-edge research to enhance higher order emission processes in lanthanide ions.Lanthanide ions are currently used as leading light emitters in applications ranging from color television and fluorescent

  • Famed WWII Doolittle Raiders reunite at Air Force Museum

    Four of the remaining eight famed Doolittle Raiders, known for their nearly impossible bombing raid on Japan, reunited for the 68th year at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, April 16-18.Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, 94 of Comfort, Texas; Major Thomas C. Griffin, 92 of

  • Selling green produces has a positive impact

    Many of the products at the base supply store, more commonly known as Office Runway, are made from recycled and/or post-consumer recycled content or environmentally friendly.Office Runway, with its nine employees, works diligently to order, stock, and sell recyclable products. Recycled paper is the

  • Freedom's Call Tattoo 2010 offers budget-friendly fun for whole family

    With summertime around the corner and vacation planning on the horizon, this year's Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo will provide free fun for everyone in the family.Mark your calendars now for this sixth annual event starting at 4 p.m. June 25 on the grounds of the National Museum

  • Air Force addresses apparel industry

    Members of the Air Force Uniform Office recently attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association, or AAFA, Government Contracts Committee Spring Meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla., 24-26 March, to brief members of industry on Air Force uniform projects and requirements.The GCC meets annually and

  • Researchers Seeking Better Use of Aircraft, Personnel and Fuel

    Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded Colorado State University researchers are trying to solve computationally difficult problems related to logistics planning, vehicle routing, resource allocation, circuit design, wireless frequency assignment and scheduling.Dr. Adele Howe and