News

Oct. 19, 2016
New laser-guided rocket capability tested

Team Eglin answered the warfighter’s call to rapidly test, integrate and deploy a high precision, low collateral weapon for immediate use in theater – in just six months.
Oct. 19, 2016
"Finding the intersections" to strengthen training, support Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After Airmen complete Air Force Basic Military Training and then job-specific technical school training, they are given an assignment. Depending on necessary security clearances, there could be a delay before they are able to begin their new positions. This
Oct. 18, 2016
Master’s and doctoral students at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics have many unique opportunities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Air Force Institute of Technology offers both master’s and doctoral programs in the fields of aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering, material sciences, and space systems, as well as
Oct. 17, 2016
October is Children's Health Month

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Children’s Health Month and now is the perfect time to ensure your child has a wellness visit with their pediatrician. The pediatric clinic at the 88th Medical Group recommends scheduling wellness visits annually and more frequently for children
Oct. 17, 2016
Wing Cybersecurity Office urges users to ‘Think before you click’

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For the 20-person team assigned to the 88th Air Base Wing Cybersecurity office, cybersecurity is much more than a monthly awareness campaign. It’s a persistent effort in ensuring the 27,000-plus people who work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base can
Oct. 17, 2016
Hanscom looks to leverage industry to improve air picture

A program office here is working to improve and upgrade a system that provides comprehensive air surveillance and defense with a recent request for information and industry days.
Oct. 14, 2016
Flexing in the line of fire: lightweight, flexible body armor for the force of the future

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In the line of fire, protective body armor plays a critical role in survival. Hard-plated, rigid and heavy—today’s National Institute of Justice Type IV body armor—the kind that protects warfighters against armor piercing bullets-- defends the wearer, but
Oct. 12, 2016
“Pumpkin Chuck” for charity

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 12th annual Wright-Patterson Pumpkin Chuck will take place, Oct. 21, beginning at 11 a.m. The event is open base-wide and to the general public. Entry is free. The “Pumpkin Chuck” supports the annual Combined Federal Campaign, which provides an
Oct. 12, 2016
Program finds employment for spouses/domestic partners

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Getting diverse experiences by taking job assignments at different locations is an important part of professional growth and development. But a challenge that civil service employees face when taking a job at a new location is finding employment for their
Oct. 12, 2016
Air Force modifies 3DELRR solicitation

The Air Force is working diligently to improve battlespace awareness with the next generation of long-range radars and has issued an amendment to a current solicitation.The Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, or 3DELRR, will be the principal Air Force ground-based sensor for long range