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Oct. 25, 2017
November is Warrior Care Month

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Having to suddenly take care of a loved one who is no longer able to care for themselves due to an injury or illness is life altering and can be both mentally and physically exhausting for caregivers. November is Warrior Care Month which honors the service and
Oct. 25, 2017
AFLCMC engineer to receive prestigious DOD Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Mitch Miller, the Air Force senior technical adviser and expert for avionics development and cyber resiliency with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, has been selected to receive the 62nd annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service
Oct. 24, 2017
ACS Ophthalmology sets sights on flying mission

EDITORS NOTE: This is the fourth part of a four-part series on the Aeromedical Consultation Service at Wright-Patterson. A link to all of the stories, and the Air Force Waiver Guide, appears below. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – For many who have had an eye exam, the puff of the glaucoma
Oct. 20, 2017
Wright-Patt Energy Action Month Highlights Energy Efficient Design for the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Addition

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- October marks the President’s 2017 Energy Action Month (EAM) observance. Energy costs account for a significant portion of the Defense budget. In light of this, the Department of Defense (DOD) has established rigorous energy cost reduction objectives for
Oct. 20, 2017
Unique high-brilliance X-ray sheds new light on additive manufacturing process

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate researchers recently took advantage of a unique and rare research opportunity to better understand the behavior of materials used in the additive manufacturing process.Once a little-known curiosity, the popularity
Oct. 19, 2017
Directorate recruiting next generation of leaders

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With an aging workforce and steady attrition rates due to retirements and people moving on for various reasons, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Financial Management Directorate headquartered here, is actively recruiting talented college students
Oct. 19, 2017
Fraud Working Group keeps supply chain genuine, safe

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Hanscom personnel can learn how to respond to reports of counterfeit materials supplied by manufacturers and potentially receive continuous learning points if they attend a an Air Force Fraud Working Group meeting Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. in the Conference Center here. The
Oct. 19, 2017
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research Awards Grants to 60 Scientists and Engineers through its Young Investigator Research Program

ARLINGTON, Virginia -- In January 2016, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research awarded approximately $20.6 million in grants to 56 scientists and engineers from 41 research institutions and small businesses who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator
Oct. 18, 2017
TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018

With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 17, 2017
Wright-Patterson to host Annual Retiree Appreciation Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing Retiree Activities Office and Team Wright-Patt are scheduled to host an Annual Retiree Appreciation Day for all military retirees, their spouses, widows and widowers, and those nearing retirement at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center