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  • Roads to close near construction projects

    Starting Nov. 24, a section of Estabrook Road will be closed to accommodate the demolition of Gate 9A near the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 28.Refer to the map for information on the project location, road closure information and detour

  • ‘UnPlug It’ initiative takes action on conserving energy

     Col. John Devillier, 88th Air Base Wing commander, continues to ask Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees to pursue frugality and responsible stewardship of the nation's resources.That's where the "Un-PlugIt" campaign comes in, especially as base personnel anticipate the Thanksgiving holiday/

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces holiday hours

    The following facilities will be open (if not listed, consider it closed) on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 and/or Air Force Materiel Command Family Day, Nov. 28:GATES1A (Fairborn Gate) Nov. 27 Open 24/7 Nov. 28 Open 24/71B (Springfield Gate) Nov. 27 Closed Nov. 28 Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.12A (AFMC

  • Auto Hobby Complex helps Airmen with vehicle care

    The Consolidated Hobby Complex has recently updated its course list with a variety of new activities. The Auto Hobby Shop and the Wood Hobby Shop are offering some free services, specials and new programs for the winter months as well as staffing new crew members on their roster.The Auto Hobby

  • Military personnel lift some weight

    Eight military power lifters from around the area descended on Wright Field Fitness Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio for a powerlifting competition, Nov. 15.The powerlifting event was the first one held in the last two years."There have been a lot of requests for this type of event

  • AFOSR, NIH and NASA collaborate with Australia to advance basic research

    As part of a new international partnership, Australian scientists are now participating in research efforts of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at AFRL sites and affiliated universities around the U.S.The exchange effort aims to create and strengthen relationships between scientific

  • Volunteers help stimulate kids' academic success

    About 65 area middle school students who visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Nov. 7 enjoyed a day split into three concentrations: interest in a career related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); physical fitness as with the Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative; and diversity of

  • Multiple variables contribute to decision making

    Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 states, "The Air Force expects its members to develop leadership skills. The nature and extent of that development depends on the member's status: officer, enlisted or civilian. The Air Force expects an officer to move quickly through the levels of leadership, from

  • Air Force Research Laboratory honors top scientists, engineers

    Air Force Research Laboratory honored 12 outstanding scientists and engineers at the 2014 AFRL Fellows and Early Career Awards Banquet on Oct. 30 for their exceptional contributions to advancing technologies for the warfighter.Eight were awarded AFRL fellow status, the laboratory's highest award for

  • NASIC celebrates Native American Heritage Month

    The National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base celebrated the diversity of native peoples in the Americas with a drum and dance demonstration and a food tasting Nov. 7.The event was held in observance of American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month and was