• Leadership ensures quality-of-life improvements reach Airmen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Improving the quality of life for Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one of the main priorities of Col. Bradley McDonald, 88th Air Base Wing commander. This priority has led to the installation of brand-new appliances, technology and furnishings in

  • Volunteers sought for 2017 tax season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a proud tradition of supporting the active-duty and military retiree population with a robust Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Last year, the VITA program helped 1,532 clients recover approximately $3.7

  • AFRL gives helping hand to operators with Tactical Fast Rope Gloves

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Research Laboratory junior force researchers from the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate are working to solve a common problem for deployed troops and quick-response forces, and in doing so, may offer new solutions for civilian firefighters and

  • November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – According to the American Diabetes Association, every five minutes, two people die of diabetes related causes and 14 are diagnosed with the disease. More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes and 86 million, one in four people, are at high risk

  • USAFSAM pioneers radioactive sample testing technique

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Radioanalytical Laboratory at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine here has revolutionized the way samples are dissolved to test for radioactive materials: by using automated fusion.The fusion technique is used to dissolve tough

  • Site Lead represents AFLCMC at Hill

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With approximately 26,000 employees in more than 60 operating locations around the globe, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center – charged with the life cycle management of Air Force weapons systems from their inception to retirement – headquartered at

  • Tinker celebrates tanker’s history

    Members of Team Tinker were joined by mission support partners Oct. 7 to honor an Air Force icon. The KC-135 Stratotanker’s 60 years of service were recognized during a ceremony at Dock 5 ½ in Bldg. 3001. The KC-135’s actual anniversary coincides with the first flight on Aug. 31, 1956, so the fall

  • USAFSAM unveils portrait of former surgeon general

    Lt. Gen. (ret) Thomas W. Travis (left), who served as the 21st Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, and Lt. Gen. Mark A. Ediger, current Air Force Surgeon General, unveil a portrait of Travis to hang in the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine during a ceremony here Oct.