• Quarterly exercise kicks off Feb. 3

    Residents in communities near the base may hear a variety of sounds - ranging from sirens, to "Giant Voice" audio messages, to emergency response vehicles - beginning Feb. 3 through Feb. 7 as the base's work force takes part in a quarterly exercise.Visitors attempting to gain access onto the base,

  • State of AFLCMC reveals initiatives, future path

    Progress, new initiatives and the future direction of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center were the key topics presented to Hanscom Air Force Base members, community and industry partners during the second annual "State of AFLCMC" address here Jan. 23.Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, AFLCMC commander,

  • AFOSR awards $15.5 million in research grants

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research today announced that it will award approximately $15.5 million in grants to 42 scientists and engineers from 32 research institutions who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP).The YIP is open

  • Deployed vocalist supports airmen under fire, on-stage and airborne

    Sirens screaming in the night alerted airmen to take shelter in protective concrete bunkers during an enemy mortar attack. Forward-deployed members of the Air Force Central Command Band waited with fellow wingmen for the 'all clear' signal when one airman requested a song.Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly

  • AFRL researcher earns 2013 Top Ten African American Male honor

    Dr. Darius Sanders was recently named a recipient of the Parity, Inc., Top Ten African American Male Award for 2013. This award is conferred annually to Dayton area African American men who demonstrate strong leadership characteristics and a spirit of volunteerism.Sanders is an aerospace engineer in

  • Airmen provide foundation for Air Force weapon systems

    How do you build an Air Force organization responsible for the acquisition and support of all aircraft, engines, munitions, and electronic/cyber systems? You start with the people, of course.That's the message the commander of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is conveying, both to his

  • 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