• AFRL creates new modular weapons storage for cargo aircraft

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Junior Force Warfighter Operations team is at it again.Their current project is an updated gun rack or Modular Weapon Storage System, for the U. S. Air Force C-130 aircraft.The team, known collectively as JFWORX, is a group

  • Ceremony to mark 116th anniversary of first powered flight

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 116th anniversary of powered flight will be observed Dec. 17, to honor the Wright brother’s historic achievement. The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the Wright Brothers Memorial near Area B, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Col. Thomas Sherman, 88th Air

  • Locker room “Angel” cares for Airman during medical emergency at the gym

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It was just another day at the gym for Bridget Kleismit, when she started her workout at the Wright Field Fitness Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force base.With plans to spend time on the treadmill followed by light weight lifting, Bridget hoped to get a quick

  • AFRL, AFLCMC respond to warfighter request for assistance

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory continues to provide U.S. Air Force combat aviators with specialized research and partner with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to provide technical support when called upon by the nation’s warfighters.Earlier this

  • AFIT alumni, faculty and staff honored for outstanding career achievements

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Institute of Technology honored alumni, faculty and staff Nov. 7 at an awards ceremony as part of the school’s centennial celebrations.  Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Deputy Commander of Air Force Materiel Command and 2004 AFIT alum served as keynote

  • Base Thrift Shop holds special kids’ shop Dec. 7, only costs a dime

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Children with base access will have a special opportunity to shop for holiday gifts Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Thrift Shop, located at 5265 Miller St., Bldg. 95, near the intersection of Wright Avenue and Allbrook

  • AFRL demonstrates LVC capabilities during Red Flag-Rescue visit

    FAIRBORN, Ohio – A team from Red Flag-Rescue had the opportunity to watch a demonstration of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s live virtual constructive training capabilities at the National Center for Medical Readiness in Fairborn, Ohio, Nov. 14. Under Detachment 1 of the 414th Combat Training

  • AFRL illuminates flight lines with next generation light cart

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The U.S. Air Force has an inventory of approximately 5,500 diesel light carts that provide flight line and perimeter illumination. This lighting is a necessity for aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting and perimeter lighting to secure the outskirts of