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Sept. 29, 2017
Newcomers Expo showcases systems, services, support

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In an effort to give new employees a wider perspective and familiarize them with the organization, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center held its annual Newcomers Expo Sept. 22 at the Wright-Patt Club. Drawing a crowd of more than 150 attendees, the Expo
Sept. 27, 2017
Air Force teams with industry to further aircraft and radome coating research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –The Air Force Research Laboratory and a small business are partnering to advance critical aircraft coatings. Under a cooperative research and development agreement, also known as a CRADA, the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) loaned a
Sept. 27, 2017
Research audiologist helps human performance team tackle complex sound environments

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The ability to hear and understand communication is crucial to military special operators and their missions, but sometimes due to the Air Force’s complex sound environments related to variables such as excessive noise or multiple talkers, this can be
Sept. 27, 2017
Tri-Service effort leverages synthetic biology expertise to address future warfighter needs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Taking advantage of Department of Defense research laboratory expertise in chemistry, biology, computer science and material science and engineering, a collaborative, $45 million tri-service effort is changing the way the DoD exploits biological systems to
Sept. 26, 2017
Base Transportation helps bases move personnel from Hurricane Irma

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --The primary mission for Wright-Patt’s Base Transportation is to move people on a daily basis. For about a week starting Sept.7, Base Transportation moved many Air Force and Navy personnel after they landed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to escape the
Sept. 25, 2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – According to the National Cancer Institute, it is anticipated that in 252,710 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year. But thanks to prevention and early detection, the survival rate has greatly increased. “The American College of Radiology
Sept. 25, 2017
AFMC promotes avoiding job burnout awareness

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Avoiding Job Burnout Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce about how to avoid job burnout, and what you can do when your job begins to affect your
Sept. 22, 2017
Historic AFRL research building receives new mission during dedication

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – One of Wright Field’s original buildings now has a new mission after completion of a seven year, $9.1 million design and construction project and $5 million in new equipment.The Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Power and Control
Sept. 22, 2017
AFRL Tech Warrior instructors train scientists, engineers in practical warfighter skills

FAIRBORN, Ohio – To train a scientist or engineer to think ‘outside of the lab’ is no small task, but it’s one that the silent professionals of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Tech Warrior training exercise take to heart, as they train laboratory experts to succeed in the battlefield
Sept. 21, 2017
AFLCMC connects with industry

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center held its second annual Life Cycle Industry Days Sept. 13-15 at the University of Dayton River Campus in Dayton, Ohio.The sold-out event drew hundreds of attendees from more than 30 states and from large and small