• New Harmony lights up Urban Nights

    One of the newest ensembles of the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight is New Harmony, who performed on the main stage at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton, Ohio, during Urban Nights on May 14.The eight-piece band started the event playing "Living in America," by James Brown. Vocalist Senior Airman

  • Command moves forward with re-structuring plan

    Air Force Materiel Command officials notified center commanders Tuesday, May 11, that Air Force headquarters has approved converting the command structure from wings, groups and squadrons to directorates, divisions and branches. The targeted implementation date for these organizational changes is

  • ASC career fair at the Nutter Center May 5

    The Aeronautical Systems Center here will host the 2nd Annual Career Fair to fill professional mid-career level, non-entry level, positions at the Ervin J. Nutter Center's Arena on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No pre-registration is required but applicants must enter at Gate 3. Professionals with

  • 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

  • Air Force takes step toward cleaner fuels

    As the aviation community looks to a future of independence from non-renewable energy sources, the Air Force is making historic strides in alternative fuels that will bring about positive economic and environmental outcomes. Three Air Force Materiel Command fuels experts at Wright-Patt were on hand

  • Personnel in a nestled building have a big responsibility

    Wright-Patterson AFB's building 471 is in a quiet setting, nestled next to the woods in Area B. What goes on inside, however, is not nearly so rustic. The 2400 square foot building is home to Air Force Radioactive Recycling and Disposal (AFRRAD). With over 120 years of combined experience, AFRRAD

  • FalconSAT-5 Tests a Win-Win for AFRL/Academy Interests

    United States Air Force Academy cadets assisted the Air Force Research Laboratory workforce at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in conducting recent FalconSAT-5 operational testing. Historically, the collaboration between the two organizations has proven mutually beneficial, and this recent

  • Wright-Patt Captain Awarded The Bronze Star

    United States Air Force Capt. Derek Williamson modestly says he was just doing his job but the United States Army says otherwise. For exceptionally meritorious service while deployed to a combat zone in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM last year, Captain Williamson has been awarded the Bronze