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Feb. 19, 2018
First command-wide exercise of 2018 ends, identifies key lessons

Highlights of the week-long exercise that concluded throughout Air Force Materiel Command Feb. 2, 2018.
Feb. 16, 2018
Collaboration delivers capability to the warfighter

WRIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force Base, Ohio - Members of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's acquisition team continued their effort to improve Air Force operations while reducing critical capability delivery timelines. This past December, the F-22 Program Office and the Rapid Development
Feb. 14, 2018
Air Force expands virtual appointments

The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person.
Feb. 14, 2018
AFIT Academic Coding Branch provides critical service to total force officers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While academic degrees are generally masked at officer promotion boards, they still play a critical role for certain leadership and technical positions, so keeping official records updated with the most accurate information can be vital.Some situations where
Feb. 12, 2018
One-stop shop provides adaptive engineering solutions to save time, money

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Rapid Development Integration Facility provides rapid and adaptive engineering solutions to the warfighter faster and less expensively than prime contractors, according to Alan Brookshire, Director of RDIF.Since 2010, the Rapid Development Integration
Feb. 12, 2018
USAFSAM, 88 FSS first in DOD to use injury and human performance prediction equipment

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine is the first research facility in the Department of Defense to use new Dynamic Athletic Research Institute 3D biomarkerless technology to predict injuries before they happen, allowing for intervention
Feb. 9, 2018
Air Force Research Laboratory provides support to robot competition

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Approximately 14 teams from the Miami Valley joined 46 other teams from across Ohio at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) LEGO League Ohio Championship, held Feb. 4 at the Nutter Center at Wright State University.The annual
Feb. 9, 2018
Linking engineering, art and science: Origami may be key to complex Air Force needs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Origami, the art of paper folding, has captivated generations of audiences across the globe, as artists craft intricate, intriguing figures and objects by folding just a single sheet of paper. For scientists and engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory,
Feb. 8, 2018
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate celebrates top performer achievements

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Aerospace Systems Directorate, or RQ, celebrated achievements by top performers during their 6th Annual Awards Luncheon held Jan. 24 at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, Ohio.RQ’s annual awards celebration
Feb. 6, 2018
RTA Connect On-Demand service to provide better transportation opportunities to base populace

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Base personnel who are interested in a way to avoid driving to and from work in heavy traffic, bad weather, or are frustrated with difficulty finding a parking space on base may soon be able to take advantage of an improved transportation program provided by