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May 13, 2020
From immigrant to pandemic fighter

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Living in poverty in rural China where there was little opportunity, Col. Hui Li’s parents knew they needed to do something different to ensure Li and her siblings would have a better life and education. Having no idea what they were about to get into, her
May 12, 2020
Wright-Patterson to initiate Phase I of Return to Full Capacity plan during week of May 18

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As state governments around the country begin to allow businesses and other facilities to reopen as the coronavirus pandemic continues, Wright-Patterson personnel will also begin a phased approach to returning to their work centers.Col. Tom Sherman, 88th Air
May 11, 2020
World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters

At the Air Force Test Center’s Landing Gear Test Facility located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, engineers have developed a new, one-of-a-kind test capability that can identify, characterize and classify tire wear under realistic operational conditions—saving thousands per tire over the
May 8, 2020
AFLCMC’s Metal Technology Office augments parts supply for weapon system parts

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFLCMC) – Looking for a safe, agile and cost efficient way to replace an aircraft part? The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Metal Technology Office (MTO) is a great place to start.Comprised of a group of technical experts, the office works directly with field
May 7, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate employee balances challenges during pandemic

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Tracy Vance, an Air Force Research Lab Sensors Directorate financial operations specialist, goes above and beyond at work and in her personal life, even during unprecedented times.Just as Vance was promoted to her new position as a financial operations
May 6, 2020
CHPS goes virtual to help Team Wright-Patt during COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During a time where our way of daily living has been hindered by the impacts of COVID, the Civilian Health Promotion Services has gone virtual to help you with your health and wellness needs. The need for social distancing, following stay at home orders,
May 5, 2020
Family donates bows to local Air Force installation in recognition of mission essential personnel

ROME, N.Y. – A local central New York family has donated 10 handmade bows to honor and recognize mission essential employees still reporting to their duty location at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rome Research Site while the other 90% of the workforce remains under work-from-home orders. The
May 2, 2020
Simulators Division looking for new technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center Simulators Division is looking for the next set of innovative and revolutionary technologies to award AFWERX Phase II contracts at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in
May 1, 2020
NPC determined to be a successful proof of concept

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Culminating with an in-flight demonstration on April 30, 2020, the Negatively Pressurized Conex (NPC) proof of concept prototype successfully proved its capability to potentially transport individuals with infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.Air Force Materiel Command
May 1, 2020
Air Force investigates using quantum materials in new navigation tool

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Research Laboratory researchers Drs. Robert Bedford, Luke Bissell, Chandriker Dass and Michael Slocum are finding practical applications for the curious phenomena that occur in quantum materials. Until the late 1990s, the properties — or even the