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  • Acquisition strategy to improve stakeholder relationships, transparency

    The assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition outlined the Air Force procurement priorities at the 2014 Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exhibition here Sept. 16.In his first address to AFA as assistant secretary, Dr. William A. LaPlante said his aim is to

  • U.S. Air Force Marathon attracts record-breaking crowds--again

    On your mark, get set, go!  In yet another record sell-out year, approximately 15,000 runners took to the streets at Wright Patterson AFB as part of the U.S. Air Force Marathon celebrating the Air Force's 67th birthday.The number of runners exceeded last year's count by more than 3,000.Gen. Janet

  • Wright-Patt welcomes runners to AF Marathon

    The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community will see approximately 15,000 runners for the 18th Air Force Marathon, welcoming competitors from all 50 states and several countries. Events scheduled for Sept 19-20 include the Sports and Fitness Expo, 5K run, 10K run, half marathon, full marathon and

  • More than 1,000 join in Run for the Fallen

    The clouds hung low and grey over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as runners and walkers gathered for the "Run for the Fallen" on the morning of Sept. 11. But even as the sky brooded overhead, a thin ribbon of blue opened across the horizon and bathed the skyline in sunlight. It was a visual

  • Air Force event focuses on airpower

    The celebration of the 67th anniversary of the Air Force is scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenney Hall, Bldg. 642 in Area B from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is hosted by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, and the

  • AF Marathon highlights need for daily safety, security measures

    There is an old adage: "One never gets a second chance to make a good first impression."On Sept. 20, Team Wright-Patt will have the latest opportunity to make a good impression on 15,000 participants, along with thousands of family members and friends, as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts the

  • Take advantage of Force Support Squadron activities

    Like many organizations across the base, the 88th Force Support Squadron has seen its share of reduced budgets and manpower. However, the impact of those reductions translates a little differently than in other organizations. For many of FSS beloved activities and programs, it means that we need to

  • POW/MIA: Nearly 1,500 U.S. Airmen still missing

    Nearly 1,500 Airmen are still missing and unaccounted-for from various conflicts and there are more than 83,000 Americans still unaccounted-for across the Defense Department.Every year the nation pauses on the third Friday of September to remember the sacrifices and service of prisoners of war,

  • Designers, engineers ensure AF uniforms are mission-ready

    Every day, more than 300,000 Airmen around the world put on their uniforms. But there's only one office that makes sure every uniform is comfortable and, more importantly, safe."The Air Force Uniform Office mission is to design, develop and sustain Air Force uniform items and some mission essential

  • Combined Federal Campaign launches Oct. 1

    The Combined Federal Campaign will begin its Miami Valley campaign Oct. 1 and run through Nov. 14 this year. Established in 1961, the CFC promotes and supports philanthropy though a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing federal employees with the opportunity to