• Cheyenne Mountain sees better satellite picture

    UEWR primary missions include missile warning and missile defense, where radars spot missile launches, track them and send data to the Ballistic Missile Defense System. These primary missions enable ground-based interceptors to launch and eliminate incoming threats. The secondary mission is space

  • Directorates unveil KC-46 and C-17 models

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On a cold rainy Oct. 24 day, the Tanker and Mobility Directorates held a joint ribbon cutting ceremony in front of Building 558 to unveil a model KC-46 simulating the refueling of a C-17 model. The model aircraft which were donated by the Boeing Company, are

  • Medical Management ensures patients receive exceptional medical care

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Ensuring the 37,000 patients here at the 88th Medical Group are receiving the appropriate care at the right time, at the right cost and at the highest standards possible is the mission of the Medical Management office.  “If patients are healthy, we have

  • Gate 12A Reopens

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Gate 12A (AFMC HQ gate) reopened at 5 a.m. and will resume normal operations as the 24 hour gate with this evening’s traffic.Gate 15A (844 gate) will return to its previous operating schedule and close at 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.For after-hours base passes, all

  • Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth

    Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental

  • Maintenance experts provide vehicle winterization advice

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Since autumn can quickly change to winter conditions, now is a good time to prepare vehicles for the cold temperatures and slippery road conditions that lie ahead.“Preparing for winter includes not only temperature, but also road conditions,” said Michael

  • AFRL Fellows and Early Career Award recipients honored at awards banquet

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Rapid change is the new norm when it comes to securing our nation’s future and can also be a major vulnerability for those who are unable to adapt, senior Air Force leaders have said. However, it can also be an advantage to the agile – to those who are able to