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Sept. 2, 2020
AFRL virtual town hall addresses COVID-19, U.S. Space Force, Air Force S&T Strategy

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The coronavirus pandemic, the United States Space Force and the Air Force Science and Technology Strategy were among the many topics covered during a virtual town hall, Aug. 21.Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, AFRL Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kennon Arnold,
Sept. 1, 2020
88 ABW announces holiday hours of operation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The following facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have the following hours of operation (if not listed, consider them closed) on AFMC Family Day on Friday, Sept. 4, and in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020:Gates1A (Fairborn
Sept. 1, 2020
Wright-Patt child development programs implement DOD active-duty priority policy

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Child development programs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are now following a Department of Defense policy that makes providing child care for children of active-duty service members a top priority. The policy went into effect on Sept. 1.Kristine Freels,
Sept. 1, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate holds successful ATRC Summer Internship Program despite COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Autonomy Technology Research Center (ATRC), in coordination with the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate and Wright State University, recently concluded the ATRC Summer Internship Program.This program gives student interns real-world
Aug. 31, 2020
AFRL's human performance wing welcomes new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder assumed command of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing during a virtual change of command ceremony Aug. 31, 2020 at the Air Force Institute of Technology here.Brig. Gen. James H. Dienst, the Wing’s
Aug. 31, 2020
AFRL develops algorithm, flexible device for hands-free ultrasound

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory recognizes the need for remote physiological monitoring during en route medical care. As such, they have conceived a flexible ultrasound device to serve this requirement.Performing medical ultrasound usually requires the use
Aug. 31, 2020
AFRL doubles-down on Quantum advancement with International University Pitch Event and Open Innovation Facility

Rome, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) has teamed up with a conglomerate of academic, industry and government agencies from around the world to grow the quantum innovation ecosystem with a springboard international quantum pitch event and the launch of an
Aug. 27, 2020
Cardstock shortage affects dependent ID issuance DoD-wide

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Due to a DoD-wide dependent identification cardstock shortage, the 88th Force Support Squadron military personnel flight will not schedule any more appointments for expired or soon to expire dependent cards.“The good news is current DEERS policy grants an
Aug. 27, 2020
Gate 12A and 15A Traffic Pattern Changes on Sept.8

The following traffic pattern changes at gates 12A and 15A will take effect on September 8 to increase the efficiency of traffic flow during morning surge hours. The left turn lane from Ogden Ave into Gate 12A during morning surge hours (0600 – 0900 M-F) will be closed to ensure safe traffic flow
Aug. 25, 2020
Team Wright-Patt jumps into action to shelter F-22s from Hurricane Laura

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Team Wright-Patt jumped into action after being notified on Thursday, September 20, that up to 72 aircraft may be flying into Wright-Patt as a safe haven from Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.And Team Wright-Patt knows exactly how to get it done.After