• AMC paves ground for Aerial Port of the Future

    Approximately 25 scientists and researchers from Air Mobility Command, Air Force, Army, Navy and Department of Defense research labs visited the 436th Aerial Port Squadron Feb. 6-9, 2017, to kick off a new initiative: The Aerial Port of the Future.

  • Hanscom division upgrades Saudi AWACS

    The International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control Division here has completed a significant radar upgrade for the Royal Saudi Air Force.

  • Military Saves activities begin Feb. 15

    Service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and their families have a special opportunity to assess their own saving status Feb. 27-March 4 during Military Saves Week, an annual observance for installations and organizations to promote good savings behavior. The Airman and Family Readiness

  • Researchers turn to liquid metals for agile electronics

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  Self-healing electronics, antennas that can change shape and function with the flick of a switch and clothing woven with conductive threads able to electrically connect devices may seem like science fiction fodder. But, for scientists at the Air Force

  • AFRL agreement will further non-contact inspection method developments

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO – The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) recently signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Creare LLC in order to transfer hardware and software to the Hanover, New Hampshire company so that they

  • AFLCMC lab certifies medical equipment for U.S. Air Force aircraft

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Transporting sick and injured military members and dependents by air from areas lacking certain medical requirements is an important part of the Air Force mission. Often serving as mobile hospitals these aircraft travel with teams of medical professionals who

  • 88th Security Forces Squadron recognized as ‘best of the best’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Security Forces here was recently recognized as the 2016 Air Force Materiel Command’s Large Security Force Unit and will now compete at Air Force level.  The announcement, made by Brig. Gen. Donald Kirkland, deputy director, AFMC Directorate of

  • AFLCMC Success: BACN in the fight

    Over the course of two days in early December 2016, coalition forces struck and destroyed a fleet of 188 transport trucks in Syria used to support the Islamic State’s illicit oil operation.

  • WPAFB personal financial counselor explains blended retirement system

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Financial planning is important to most people including active duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, dependents of active duty/reserve, Gold Star eligible dependents, or recently retired military members who have separated in

  • AF-wide competitive pistol, rifle matches planned

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Security Forces Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is hosting an Excellence in Competition match for pistol and rifle categories. This is a great opportunity to hone skills while adding the fun of competition. Registration begins in