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May 8, 2017
88th Security Forces Squadron honors fallen comrades during National Police Week

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In partnership with local and national law enforcement agencies, the 88th Security Forces Squadron will take part in honoring fellow police officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week, May 14-20. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy
May 8, 2017
Bio-inspired: Crickets, bats inspire AFRL researchers to develop smart ‘hair’ sensors for flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Nature has inspired scientific and engineering innovations for hundreds of years. An apple falling from a tree inspired Isaac Newton to define the laws of gravity. The burdock burrs clinging to the skin of his hunting dog lead to Swiss engineer Georges de
May 8, 2017
AFCEC uses technology transfer agreements to provide STEM materials to local schools

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, or AFCEC, has been working with Gulf County and Bay County school districts to advance science, technology, engineering and math programs and equipment for their students.Through educational partnership agreements, or EPA, with each
May 8, 2017
AFLCMC Office to host Air Force Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Operations Research Division will host the annual 2017 Air Force Operations Research Symposium at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall Auditorium May 10-11.The symposium will provide an opportunity
May 8, 2017
Aircrew test secured Electronic Flight Bags at Hanscom

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Private industry is competing to provide aircrew with upgraded Electronic Flight Bag applications in a PlugTest event at the Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center. EFBs are used by aircrew to plan, execute and debrief flights. Applications on the tablets enable
May 5, 2017
AFIT offers new program to support the systems engineering acquisition workforce

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In October 2016, the Department of Systems Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology began offering a new program to support the systems engineering acquisition workforce.The new systems engineering certification program and a
May 5, 2017
Wright-Patt celebrates wonder of trees for Arbor Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A champion of trees celebrating its 20-year status as a Tree City USA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base did something natural in observance of Arbor Day 2017 – base personnel had a hand in planting a half dozen of them. Staff from the 88th Civil Engineer
May 5, 2017
Culture, cuisine, costumes highlight annual International Fair

FAIRBORN, Ohio -- Hundreds of people from the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community took a trip around the world April 25 during the annual International Fair, held at the Holiday Inn in Fairborn and organized by the International Spouses Group. The annual event celebrates the cultures, crafts,
May 3, 2017
ACE course provides tools for success

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The team at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Acquisition Center of Excellence in partnership with the AFLCMC Contracting Directorate have developed a new training workshop designed to improve acquisition efficiency.The Technical Evaluation
May 3, 2017
Trap, skeet, archery available at WPAFB Shooting facility

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For anyone who enjoys archery, trap or skeet shooting, the Rod & Gun Club located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the place to go.Dale Schock is the gun club manager at the Rod and Gun Club and has many years of experience with shotguns to offer