• Energy projects abound at Wright-Patterson AFB

    October is energy awareness month and base energy program officials here are reminding everyone to do their part to help meet national goals to reduce peak energy consumption 30 percent by 2015. With new, more aggressive mandates for energy conservation in federal facilities and an increased

  • USAF School of Aerospace Medicine's DIMO takes trauma training to Tajikistan

    The Defense Institute for Medical Operations, a unit of the U. S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) currently based at Brooks City-Base, San Antonio, presented medical professionals in the Central Asian country of Tajikistan a training course focused on regional trauma and disaster

  • Record Crowd turns out for Air Force Marathon

    Nearly 10,000 runners - an almost 35 percent increase over last year -- lined up at the starting line here for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon. The 13th annual running event started with remarks by Lt. Gen. Thomas J. Owen, commander of the Aeronautical Systems Center, and included a first-ever

  • CSAF to attend USAF Marathon

    In another historical first, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, is scheduled to attend the U.S. Air Force Marathon on Sept. 19. General Schwartz's attendance marks the first time the service's most senior officer will attend the event, which is in its 13th year. The general, an avid

  • 711 HPW DIMO Unit Trains First Responders in the Caribbean

    The Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO), a unit of the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, continued its commitment to high-quality international medical training by participating in Operation SOUTHERN PARTNER with the 12th Air

  • Air Force unveils new PT running shorts at USAF Marathon

    Air Force officials here will unveil new lightweight running shorts this month in time for the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19 here. The new shorts -- available at the AAFES Wright-Patterson Military Clothing Sales Store, or MCSS -- feature a durable, quick-drying nylon shell with polyester brief for

  • School Liaison Officer position established at Wright-Patterson AFB

    Addressing the needs of military school-aged children is top priority for Andrea Attaway-Young, who was recently selected as School Liaison Officer, a newly-created position at Wright Patterson AFB. Her office, located at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg 2 Room 239, provides great outreach

  • AFMC leaders continue to focus on nuclear sustainment

    Sustaining the Air Force nuclear arsenal was emphasized by Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, as he led his center and wing commanders along with AFMC headquarters senior staff through two days of in-depth discussions during AFMC's semi-annual senior leaders conference

  • Heritage activities offer chance to volunteer

    Have some spare time on your hands? Want to give back to the Air Force community? The heritage activities in Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) are looking for volunteers to help support museum operations. In addition to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB,

  • Senior DoD human systems leaders seek synergy at WPAFB meeting

    A historic Human Systems Senior Leader Forum was held 24-25 June 2009 at Wright-Patterson AFB, hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing.Department of Defense leaders at the general officer and senior executive service level gathered to share perspectives on their