• AFLCMC brings Air Battle Damage Repair Engineering to Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Battle Damage Repair Engineering (ABDRE) is a crucial Air Force readiness function. It allows deployed engineers to make quick repairs to support assets in field units.“If a major war were to break out and the Air Force was experiencing a lot of aircraft

  • AFRL achieves record-setting hypersonic ground test milestone

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Test Center ground test team set a record for the highest thrust produced by an air-breathing hypersonic engine in Air Force history.“AFRL, in conjunction with Arnold Engineering Development Complex and Northrop

  • DRAGON heads south for summer

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Pilots flew an upgraded E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft across the international date line and into the southern hemisphere in late July.The flights prove a $1.05 aircraft billion upgrade, called DRAGON, is worthy of long-haul, international

  • DRAGON heads south for summer

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Pilots flew an upgraded E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft across the international date line and into the southern hemisphere in late July.The flights prove a $1.05 billion aircraft upgrade, called DRAGON, is worthy of long-haul, international

  • Dayton Area activities abound on Saturdays in August

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Festivals, fairs, farmer’s markets and family fun, both in and out of the sun, top the list of the many things to do in the Dayton area. A great time can be experienced just a short drive from Wright-Patt for activities that fit any budget and any cultural

  • Initiative draws large feedback, widespread support

    The Air Force Materiel Command’s AFMC We Need initiative continues to make steady progress, with project teams completing phase two visits to AFMC operating locations this week. The initiative aims to identify both the areas in which the command excels as well as the challenges and opportunities

  • Where to grab a bite to eat on Wright-Patt AFB

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Put down the PB&J and plan your next meal at one of the 20-plus dining locations on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Whether you work on Area A or B, there are plenty of options to suit your next craving.The variety extends from sit-down restaurants to

  • Improved offerings at dining facility aid Airmen’s wellness

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have an ally in their pursuit of health and overall wellness – the ever-improving, nutritious offerings at Pitsenbarger Dining Hall in Kittyhawk Center, Area A.“The days of meatloaf, potatoes and pie are almost gone,”