• Arko--More than man's best friend

    They say a dog is man's best friend. For members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron, the phrase means much more since military working dogs are a huge part of day-to-day operations.In February, the squadron lost one of its own. Arko, a 6-year old military working dog, who had deployed to

  • Transportation program saves Wright-Patt commuters thousands

    Before enrolling in the Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP), a federally-funded program designed to reduce the number of vehicles on the road by providing subsidies that fund transportation for federal employees, Stel Kirbabas estimated that she spent two hours a day and more than 2,000 miles

  • Researcher Began AFRL Career Path as a Young Scientist

    Shanee Pacley's childhood dream of becoming a chemical engineer was diverted in high school, when her participation in Wright State University's Science, Technology and Engineering Preparatory Program (Wright STEPP) introduced her to the world of materials science.Today, Pacley is well into her

  • AFLCMC branch delivers first AC-130J for flight test

    The Strike Systems Branch, working in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), recently completed the first flight of the AC-130J Ghostrider.The branch is part of the Special Operation Forces and Personnel Recovery Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Its parent

  • Wright-Patterson to host partnership event Feb. 20

    Base officials are inviting interested community leaders to participate in a kick-off for a major new partnership effort. The Wright-Patterson Community Partnership Day will take place Feb. 20 at Holiday Inn, 2800 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, Ohio.This initial meeting is part of a process to

  • Relationship study seeks to strengthen Airmen and their families

    "Up-Armor your relationship!" the brochure reads. It is language military members understand, usually in conjunction with combat readiness. This time, it's about marriage.Because marriage and significant other relationship well-being is such an integral part of a healthy person, Wright-Patterson Air

  • All Access Contest Offers Chance to Win VIP Parking

    Register for the Air Force Marathon before February 28 and be entered for a chance to win one of our All Access Prize Packages. "We'll pull 5 winners randomly from those that registered," said Robert Aguiar, Air Force Marathon Race Director, "This contest is very popular and is a fun way to engage

  • AFRL researcher earns 2013 Top Ten African American Male honor

    Dr. Darius Sanders was recently named a recipient of the Parity, Inc., Top Ten African American Male Award for 2013. This award is conferred annually to Dayton area African American men who demonstrate strong leadership characteristics and a spirit of volunteerism.Sanders is an aerospace engineer in

  • Air Force Marathon Breaks Registration Record on Jan. 1

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB - The Air Force Marathon broke another record for the fourth year in a row. Nearly 6,000 runners registered on Jan. 1, 2014 - 1,000 more than the previous year. "I was optimistic about registration numbers on opening day," said race director Rob Aguiar, "But I certainly never