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June 16, 2017
AF SBIR/STTR program solves problems for major commands, strengthens economy through small business growth

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On the ABC television show, Shark Tank, prospective entrepreneurs receive a chance to turn dreams of a successful business into reality. Contestants present their ideas to investors – who achieved their own business success – in hopes of financial support.In a
June 16, 2017
AFICA hosts 2017 Enterprise Sourcing Summit at AFIT

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Over 100 professionals from organizations around the world gathered for the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency’s 2017 Enterprise Sourcing Summit June 7-8 at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Bane Auditorium. Attendees included representatives from
June 16, 2017
Shipton becomes AFPEO for Tankers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Brig. Gen. Donna Shipton accepted leadership of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Tanker Directorate as the Air Force Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Tankers in a June 12 ceremony. She replaces Maj. Gen. Duke Richardson, who served as PEO for
June 16, 2017
Lights-Camera-Action! Wright-Patt employees participate in PACE video shoot

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A team from the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence was here June 6-8, to film civilian employees for an Air Force video. Titled “Teamwork,” the video will be part of the PACE’s Heritage Today video series and will highlight civilians and their
June 15, 2017
AFRL’s cutting edge ISR platform commences Harvest Reaper flight testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A year of cutting-edge technology development and prototyping by Air Force Research Laboratory teams has culminated in a series of flight demonstrations as part of the Sensors Directorate Blue Guardian “Project Harvest Reaper.” AFRL’s AgilePod has embarked on
June 14, 2017
Out of the lab and into the front office: Researchers boosting Air Force technology commercialization through new path to business ownership

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – For nearly two decades, Joe Diemunsch played a key role on teams developing the Air Force’s combat identification capabilities. Creating better sensors for pilots to automatically confirm their targets much sooner than could be done with the naked eye,
June 14, 2017
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office efficiently ‘lifts’ C-5 maintainers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Transforming the way the Air Force uses energy is a key focus of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office as it seeks to enable the use of alternative energy and energy efficient technologies. A new, hybrid electric and battery
June 14, 2017
Red Cross volunteers help Airmen at base medical center, overseas

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Red Cross service to the armed forces helps military members, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Emergency communications, training, support to wounded warriors and veterans, and access to
June 13, 2017
Back in business -- Gate 19B reopens with new security, safety features

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After being closed for over two months to construct a new gate entry in Area B, Gate 19B (National Road gate) reopened June 12. Similar to Gate 12A off Route 444, the $1.3 million construction project included building an overhead canopy and installing six
June 13, 2017
New AFLCMC commander shares thoughts, ideas at all-call

The new Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander spoke to the Hanscom workforce about his vision for the center, priorities and focus areas, during an all-call at the Aero Club hangar here June 8.