• Shipton to lead Tanker Directorate

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Brig. Gen. (S) Donna Shipton will become the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Tanker Directorate located here.Shipton is currently the Senior Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for

  • AFRL lighting the way for military air crews

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate junior force researchers resolved an issue of critical importance to military pilots and aircrews—portable, reliable, and robust temporary landing zone lighting.Current portable landing zone lighting systems, used

  • 2017 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicks off on April 10

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With a theme of "Commitment to Caring" the 44th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will begin April 10 and run until May 19.The AFAF campaign is an annual event to raise funds for AFAF affiliated charities that assist

  • Next generation coatings booth poised to save Air Force millions in energy

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --   It only makes sense for the Air Force’s newest, most complex, multi-role fighter to have the most advanced, state-of-the-art sustainment facilities to ensure enduring power for years to come.The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology

  • Martial arts strengthen physical, mental fitness

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Martial arts classes , such as Brazilian jiu jitsu, show how to defend oneself against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. Classes have been taking place since June 2016 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and are led by an instructor with an

  • Base Tax Center offers free tax return assistance

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base tax center, located in Building 70, door 6, Area A, is the place to go to have your tax returns prepared at no cost. This service is provided for free to active-duty military, retirees and their dependents.April 13 is the

  • Graduate school unveils new 3D metal printer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been utilizing additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to build prototypes with polymers for more than 30 years. On March 16, its Graduate School of Engineering and

  • AFRL Materials researchers keeping Wright “B” Flyer aloft

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Researchers from the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate rose to the need for the Wright “B” Flyer, helping to ensure continued airworthiness for the historic replica aircraft so near and dear to many in the Dayton, Ohio, area. Wright “B” Flyer,

  • Physicians recognized for service to patients' health, well being

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Physicians on base, as well as doctors across America, will receive a collective pat on the back, March 30, as the nation officially observes National Doctors Day.Traditionally, the day’s observance activities can range from simply sending a flower, often a