• Security Forces NCO 'STEPs' up in rank

    An 88 Security Forces Squadron NCO had reason to be a bit merrier this past Christmas after he was instantly promoted to master sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program.Jason Grant, the assistant NCO in charge of standards and evaluation, received the news and his stripes

  • Air Force Marathon Breaks Registration Record on Jan. 1

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB - The Air Force Marathon broke another record for the fourth year in a row. Nearly 6,000 runners registered on Jan. 1, 2014 - 1,000 more than the previous year. "I was optimistic about registration numbers on opening day," said race director Rob Aguiar, "But I certainly never

  • Air Force Marathon registration to open with special discount

    Registration for the 2014 Air Force Marathon will open at midnight EST on Jan. 1 with special New Year's Resolution discounts. Participants who register on Jan. 1 will save $10 off the full or half marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K."We sell out quickly," said Race Director Robert Aguiar, "We

  • AFRL exceeds goals in renewable fuel development effort

    Air Force Research Laboratory's Assured Aerospace Fuels Research Facility (AAFRF) recently completed its first externally-funded fuel development effort, exceeding project goals and finishing ahead of schedule and within budget. As part of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)

  • AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size

    Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement

  • AF officials announce FY14 civilian workforce shaping

    The Air Force will reduce the size of its civilian workforce by about 900 positions in addition to maintaining approximately 7,000 vacancies across the force to meet the demands of a constrained fiscal 2014 budget, officials announced. Specific reductions by location have not been determined.The Air

  • Boston Marathon Director to speak at Air Force Marathon

    Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray will speak at the 2014 Air Force Marathon, officials announced. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the most prestigious road racing events, according to the Boston Athletic Association's website.Along with 26 years as

  • Chief stripes await seven WPAFB selectees

    Holiday wishes came early for seven senior master sergeants on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base who were officially notified of their selection for promotion to chief master sergeant Nov. 14. Those selected include:Lisa Buckman, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace MedicineStephanie Cates, National Air