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Oct. 2, 2015
Medical Center Trains Future Air Force Medics

The Wright-Patterson Medical Center here, has the distinction of being one of eight medical facilities in the world that is responsible for training the next generation of U.S. Air Force medics.Future Air Force medics begin their training at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas, where they
Sept. 30, 2015
Wright-Patt Set to Observe Active Energy Action Month

October as National Energy Action Month, provides an opportunity for Airmen to learn more about the impact of energy to the Air Force's mission.This year's theme, "Mission Assurance through Energy Assurance," puts the Airman at the center of the campaign.The goal is to inspire the total force to be
Sept. 25, 2015
Boeing completes successful first flight of KC-46A Tanker

KC-46A Pegasus Tanker (EMD-2) made history with its first flight today at 1:24 Pacific Time from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, landing 4 hours later at Boeing Field in Seattle."The KC-46A will provide critical refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities to the warfighter," said Secretary of
Sept. 25, 2015
AFRL seeking to advance a new breed of electronics through manufacturing institute

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is paving the way for a new class of innovative military and commercial tools through the establishment of the Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute (FHE-MII).The FHE-MII is one of seven manufacturing institutes currently established
Sept. 25, 2015
AFRL Det 16 Commander Braves Cold Water and Jelly Fish to Raise Money for International Charity

On Tuesday, September 15, Colonel Tim Lawrence, Commander of AFRL Detachment 16, stepped into the cool waters off the shore of Jersey, UK with one purpose: to compete in an 800-meter swim relay and raise money for war-wounded servicemen and women. The event which takes place annually in Jersey--a
Sept. 25, 2015
Air Force Research Laboratory to recognize its best and brightest scientists and engineers

Seven outstanding Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers (S&Es) will be honored as AFRL Fellows Oct. 22 for their exceptional contributions to advancing technologies for the warfighter. This elite professional cadre is comprised of distinguished and exceptional S&Es, representing
Sept. 21, 2015
Wright-Patterson Remembers... 'the fallen'

Fourteen years ago our nation changed - 2,753 people were killed, ranging in age from 2 to 85 years old on Sept. 11 when two aircraft crashed into the World Trade Center Towers in Manhattan, another aircraft crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth aircraft, headed for Washington, D.C., crashed near
Sept. 19, 2015
19th Air Force Marathon kicked off at Wright-Patt

Thousands of runners and spectators from across the country and around the world descended on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, for the 19th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 19.Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel
Sept. 18, 2015
Marathon Gate Hours

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will host the 2015 Air Force Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 19 on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.During the event, please be aware of the following gate and road closures: Gate 1A (Fairborn): Closed from 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Gate 12A
Sept. 17, 2015
Air Force generals are true brothers in arms

For about 45 days, the Air Force has two Brig. Gen. Holts in service to the nation.In a ceremony Sept. 14 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt, deputy, U.S. Military Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, assisted with the pin-on ceremony of his