• Security “Defenders” support Secret Service

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While many people know that protecting the President of the United States and other protectees is one of the primary tasks of the United States Secret Service, they may not know just how much Wright-Patterson’s 88th Security Forces Squadron contributes to that

  • Branch supports FMS construction projects around the world

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Helping the more than 100 American allied nations get the Air Force weapons systems they need to protect and defend their sovereignty is the mission of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate headquartered here. But before weapons systems

  • Keep safe working outdoors in the heat

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Summertime weather conditions can be dangerous for base personnel who work outside and that’s why staff members from the base Bioenvironmental Engineering office are trained to monitor these conditions for the safety of everyone who works on base.One of the

  • TACPs call Hanscom for better signal

    The Tactical Transportable Gateway will replace the aged Air Support Operations Center Gateway communication node for deployed troops, linking ground forces with corps and division headquarters and air support, while providing situational awareness for areas as large as California.

  • AFLCMC to engage industry with upcoming event

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In an effort to better engage with industry, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will host its annual Life Cycle Industry Days Sept. 13-15 at the University of Dayton River Campus located in Dayton, Ohio.The event will feature guest speakers from Air

  • First annual SMART Scholar’s symposium held at AFIT

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – The Department of Defense’s Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service program, held its first SMART Scholar’s “First Flight” Symposium at the Air Force Institute of Technology July 18-19.  Established by DOD, the SMART Scholarship

  • New AFRL pilot program to recruit and retain future engineers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – To diversify the workforce and replace employees nearing retirement in the Air Force, a new pilot program was developed to recruit young talent in the local area.   Leadership, Experience, Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth, LEGACY, is a new program

  • Sought after mentorship program deadline quickly approaching

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Military and civilian Airmen of all ranks and grades interested in reaching their maximum potential have until August 25 to enroll in this year’s Team Wright-Patt Mentoring Program, with those mentees applying early having the greatest chance of being matched