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June 19, 2020
Federal law protects Airmen’s rights during service

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With the introduction of the permanent change of station season, Airmen should know their rights.Service members’ rights are protected by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a law designed to ease financial burdens on service members during periods of
June 19, 2020
Air Force Research Laboratory welcomes new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle officially assumed command of the Air Force Research Laboratory during an assumption of command ceremony at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall Auditorium June 18.Pringle replaces Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, who
June 18, 2020
Science diplomacy in action: Researchers collaborate to improve COVID-19 projections in U.S. and Chile

ARLINGTON, Va. -- A new international research effort that combines the expertise of a computational biologist in Santiago, Chile and the computing power of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory could help leaders in both countries better understand the spread of the novel coronavirus and project
June 18, 2020
Wright-Patterson offers virtual STEM camps, apprenticeships to inspire next generation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Educational Outreach Office is hosting virtual summer camps and apprenticeships for more than 300 participants this year. Funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, the LEGACY program registered 228 kids for its weeklong Craftsman Camps and arranged
June 18, 2020
Runners can still run in virtual race after AF marathon cancels due to COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety for over 25,000 participants, volunteers and guests, with the exception of the virtual race, Air Force officials have cancelled the 2020 Air Force Marathon scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19.“The
June 17, 2020
AFRL machine learning and AI experts develop models for COVID-19 decision-making

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Experts in the Air Force Research Laboratory are applying explainable machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to develop thousands of models that could help federal, state and local decision makers as they make re-opening decisions during the
June 16, 2020
New exhibits, enhanced outreach mark aviation museum’s ongoing mission

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- David Tillotson III has served as director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, since November 2018. As such, he manages nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space with more than 350 aerospace vehicles and
June 16, 2020
Local CFC director points to monetary, volunteer opportunities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Susy Himelhoch, director of the Ohio Combined Federal Campaign, Dayton District, said donors are able to pledge volunteer time as well as money during a special solicitation opportunity created to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.The U.S. Office
June 16, 2020
Military Personnel Flight serves mission-essential personnel

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Military Personnel Flight, part of the 88th Force Support Squadron, has maintained its mission during COVID-19 to ensure essential personnel can continue their work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The flight’s sections, housed in Bldg. 2, Area A,
June 16, 2020
AF acquisition solutions enterprise names new executive director

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Anthony “Tony” W. Everidge, a newly appointed member of the Senior Executive Service, has been named executive director of the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Materiel Command,