• Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 24

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's 2014 Retiree Appreciation Day is set for Oct. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hope Hotel. Hundreds of military retirees, spouses and widows/widowers are expected to attend.The base Retiree Activities Program Office wants retirees to keep themselves up to date

  • Bioenvironmental engineering students achieve certification

    Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) personnel are required to achieve a training certification in hazardous materials operations (HMO). Until recently, BE officer and BE apprentice students graduated from their respective initial skills courses at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace

  • AFLCMC commander keeps same mission

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's new commander, Lt. Gen. John Thompson, visited Hans-com for the first time, after assuming his leadership role recently and took the opportunity to highlight the center's current and future direction during an All-Call Oct. 9.  "Knowing - sion here and

  • No long road closures, detours during 2 resurfacing projects

    Starting on Oct. 20, resurfacing work will begin on two roadways on base. The first location is near the Wright-Patterson Medical Center in Area A and will include parts of Schlatter, Talbot and Estabrook roads. The project will include resurfacing the roadway and replacing deteriorated curb and is

  • Stand Strong, Be Strong

    The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community is invited to a forum combatting domestic violence and sexual assault Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hope Hotel.The "Stand Strong, Be Strong" Forum will emphasize the theme, "Healthy Family Relationships, Supporting Families and Communities -

  • Taking pride in creating the future Air Force

    I was privileged to attend and participate in the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference held near Washington, D.C. last month.  It was simply outstanding.There were many inspirational moments. The pride that I felt during the presentation given by our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Welsh, was

  • New tunable device goes from transparent to mirrorlike with electrical jolt

    A liquid-crystal device developed in AFRL can change from transparent to mirrorlike by applying voltage, a technology that could lead to smart windows that can block light or allow it to pass through, its developers say.Dr. Timothy White of AFRL's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and

  • Beggars Night on Wright-Patt AFB

    October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., base residents will enjoy handing out candy and treats to costumed children from the Prairies, the Brick and the Woods. Please make sure to be on the lookout for trick or treaters, ensuring they have fun in a safe environment. Parents, please dress your children in

  • Studying the mind, body connection

    The obstacle course at Jarvis Gym, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, looks deceptively simple, and the Airmen testing on it make it look easy.   It's anything but easy, and the testing involves more than just their physical ability.   Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing is