• AFRL: ionic liquid possible cleaning solvent replacement

    A wide range of Air Force platforms and components undergo industrial cleaning processes that are routinely performed at military maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, including Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs). To adhere to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for solvents

  • AFRL equipped for White House Materials Genome Initiative plan

    In early December, the White House introduced the Materials Genome Initiative Strategic Plan to guide the nation's efforts in cutting time and costs in bringing new materials and manufacturing products to market.As the Air Force's leader for the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting

  • Fisher House ceremony honors Wright-Patt surgeon

    Maj. (Dr.) Michael Palmer, an orthopedic surgeon at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center, was selected as the 2014 recipient of the Broxson Award by the Fisher Houses on base.This award is given annually to an individual or group at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center who have gone above and beyond

  • Wright-Patterson will host community internship fair Feb. 19

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will host an internship fair Feb. 19 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from noon to 4 p.m.Registration is free for students and employers.The fair will focus on students who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program, or who are nearing graduation and

  • AF Band of Flight holiday concert makes successful return

    The Air Force Band of Flight's holiday concert made a comeback this year after being unable to take place last holiday season due to the band's deployment.On Dec. 6 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the band played for an audience that was filled to capacity.The holiday concert, entitled

  • Stay on the road with the right tires

    Crash rates spike during the October through February time frame, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2007, 738,000 crashes occurred in rain, sleet or snow.Most resulted in costly property damage, and, on average, one in three involved an injury or

  • No-cost, competency-based classes offered for second quarter

    The Education and Training Section has announced class offerings for second quarter fiscal 2015 in alignment with Air Force tactical-level institutional competencies.  These no-cost classes are available to Team Wright-Patterson. All classes will be held in Bldg. 50, Area B. Class offerings may be

  • Wellness events planned for mid-December

    Civilian Health Promotion Services has a number of health testing opportunities and classes planned for Dec. 15-19. For details, call CHPS at 904-9359.Dec. 157-10 a.m. - Free cholesterol screening and inbody composition testing - Bldg. 571, Area B, Room 1587:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Bod pods - Bldg. 571,

  • Warfighters reap benefits as critical upgrades continue

    The AWACS 40/45 program office is delivering, and potentially accelerating, critical upgrades to the service's primary platform.Replacing the mission computing system and software originally installed in the 1970s, the new capability will enhance tracking and combat identification capabilities in

  • NASIC offices excel in services, personnel awards

    Air Force District of Washington leadership released the headquarters-level 2014 Directorate of Manpower, Personnel, and Services annual award winners to include two winners from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.The NASIC protocol office and personnel directorate were among the