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Dec. 27, 2017
Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)

Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
Dec. 21, 2017
AFRL, American Semiconductor create flexible system-on-chip for ‘internet-of-things’

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As the ecosystem of everyday objects embedded with technology to connect, communicate and transfer information continues to expand, scientists are challenged to find ways to enable even more physical objects to become ‘smarter’ and connected. Leveraging the
Dec. 21, 2017
Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton accepts MV-22 Osprey for research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Naval Medical Research Unit of Dayton (NAMRU-D) accepted Aircraft 24, a decommissioned Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, for aerospace medicine research on Dec. 19. "The MV-22 will be used to conduct static aerospace medical research in an
Dec. 19, 2017
Wright-Patterson Tennis Club celebrates 40th anniversary

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Tennis Club welcomed tennis players and non-tennis players alike to celebrate the club's 40th anniversary Dec. 18. Attendees were treated with refreshments and were able to ask questions of staff members about tennis during
Dec. 19, 2017
Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the
Dec. 19, 2017
AFRL licenses antibody breakthrough for humanitarian use

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Natural or man-made disasters can result in large-scale catastrophes for vast populations, but through a technology licensing agreement with local innovators, the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate is looking to ease the
Dec. 15, 2017
Hanscom defenders target opioid overdoses

At the Security Forces armory on base, where defenders are issued firearms, ammo and much of their tactical gear, armory Airmen hand shift leaders and patrolmen who will be out in the field for 8-12 hours the small nasal spray bottles containing opioid overdose medication.
Dec. 14, 2017
AFLCMC office recognized for providing crucial hurricane relief support

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the deadliest in history, resulting in hundreds of lives lost and billions of dollars of infrastructure destroyed.The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Air Transportability Test Loading Activity office here,
Dec. 14, 2017
AFSAC continues to improve FMS process

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Getting America’s allies the airpower tools they need to protect and defend their sovereignty is the focus of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate headquartered here at Wright Patterson
Dec. 14, 2017
Total Force medical team transports Sailor home

When a 34-year-old Navy sailor suffered multiple traumatic injuries during a mission in Syria, a Total Force team of medical professionals and Mobility Airmen sprung into action, intent on saving the life of a fellow service member.The sailor suffered injuries while performing improvised explosive