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April 13, 2017
Royal Australian Air Force to observe 102nd ANZAC Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Each year on April 25, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day to recognize the sacrifices that Australian and New Zealand soldiers, sailors and Airmen have made – not only in defending their country but in
April 12, 2017
Weather Squadron tech refresh keeps reports flowing to combatant commanders

The requests for proposal were released in January. AFLCMC-Hanscom expects an award announcement in the coming weeks, according to Rouleau. The selected company will upgrade the systems at a contract value of $3 million.
April 11, 2017
U.S. Airmen share aerospace medicine best practices with Honduran counterparts

Five U.S. Airmen conducted a subject matter expert knowledge exchange with their Honduran counterparts to share best practices and increase partner nation capacities in aerospace medicine from April 4-6.
April 11, 2017
Mylan recalls two drugs distributed through Wright-Patt pharmacy

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The generic drug manufacturer, Mylan, announced a recall of two medications dispensed at military and civilian pharmacies worldwide. The two recalled medications are specific lots of 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPen®) and all strengths
April 11, 2017
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House highlights a century of success

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – More than 200 guests, family members and friends of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate were treated to a day of science and technology at the inaugural RX Open House, April 7. Part of the AFRL Heritage Celebration, the
April 10, 2017
AFRL material transfer agreement leads to international research grant with Australia

WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A recent material transfer agreement between the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) and the Griffith University of Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia resulted in international cooperative research and development grant.
April 7, 2017
Group offers financial seminar, meeting invitation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Miami Valley chapter of Federally Employed Women is offering two free events in April. Both events are open to military, civilian and contractor employees of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as well as their guests, and FEW membership is not required. The
April 7, 2017
Registration for inaugural basketball clinic for girls is open

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- An inaugural “Girls-n-Hoops” basketball clinic for girls ages 9 to 12 is being presented by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Youth Basketball on Thursdays in May from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $40 and the deadline to register for the clinic on May 4, 11, 18 and 25
April 7, 2017
Wright-Patterson Medical Center offers free head and neck cancer screening

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and the Ear, Nose and Throat clinic at Wright-Patterson Medical Center will host a free cancer screening April 20 for active duty, retiree, dependent, or VA ID cardholders. The screening runs 8:30 a.m. to 11
April 7, 2017
AFRL agreement aimed at protecting public from UAS noise

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Airman Systems Directorate, Battlespace Acoustics Branch and Owens Corning have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to develop and understand best practices for