• AFRL team looks to solve fatigue issues for C-5 crew members

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- An aircraft seat may seem inconsequential, but when a simple seat can enhance the safety and well-being of a flight crew, it can be a very big deal.Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate are leading a design

  • Wright-Patt to take part in wounded warrior softball exhibitions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will play two exhibition games Oct. 13 at Ron Nischwitz Baseball Stadium at Wright State University. Game 1 starts at 9 a.m. and will pit WWAST against military and first responder all-stars from Wright-Patterson Air

  • Focus Week registration open for courses being offered Oct. 22-26

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Registration for the final Focus Week of 2018, scheduled for Oct. 22-26 at the 88th Air Base Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, will continue from now until the day before each course is held. The October Focus Week is focused on performance improvement

  • Wright-Patt lab apprentice achieves dream of becoming an American

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  An Airman assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s 88th Medical Group was among almost 100 new U.S. citizens sworn in at a naturalization ceremony in Dayton the afternoon of Sept. 6.Senior Judge Walter Rice of the federal Southern District of Ohio swore

  • Departing command chief calls for focus on commonalities, shared experiences

    Chief Master Sgt. Jason France is departing AFMC in September, 2018 to assume the command senior enlisted leader position at U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. A 29-year Airman, France began his career as a military working dog handler before transitioning into leadership

  • AFRL researcher awarded for Harvard University collaboration

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO -- Dr. Matthew Dickerson of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was recently selected as a Laboratory University Collaboration Initiative fellow. Ten researchers from across the military service labs receive this award each year. Dickerson, a materials

  • CPTS committed to success for end of fiscal year

    Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two part series. Next week, look for a feature highlighting the AFLCMC Contracting Directorate and end-of-year wrap-up. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Just days before the end of the fiscal year, the Wright-Patterson Comptroller Squadron works

  • October is Energy Action Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- October, Energy Action Month (EAM), provides an opportunity for Airmen to learn more about the impact of energy to the Air Force’s mission. EAM is part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy and this year’s theme is “Protect the Power.” The

  • Former Vietnam POW speaks at wreath-laying ceremony

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Retired Col. Henry P. Fowler Jr., a Vietnam prisoner of war, was the guest speaker at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base POW/MIA Recognition Day wreath-laying ceremony Sept. 21 at the Arnold House in Area A. Fowler, then a first lieutenant, was flying an F-4