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Dec. 23, 2013
Defense Production Act Title III Project Results in Improved Technologies for Communication, Imaging and Sensor Systems

A government and industry team led by engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) completed a program to assess, improve, refine, and validate a domestic source of supply for X-Band Gallium Nitride (GaN) Monolithic Microwave Integrated
Dec. 20, 2013
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)
Dec. 11, 2013
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
Dec. 11, 2013
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
Dec. 4, 2013
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
Nov. 27, 2013
AFRL helps reduce demand for fuel, water at Expeditionary Airfield Resource sites

When setting up an expeditionary base downrange, the Base Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) Global Management Office (GMO) is responsible for rapidly fielding and sustaining critical air and space operations. These operations are heavily reliant on fossil fuels and tethered water supplies to
Nov. 14, 2013
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
Nov. 13, 2013
New contracting agency stand up increases AF efficiencies

The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency officially stood up during a transition ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Nov. 13.Following manpower cuts last year, Air Force leaders designed AFICA, a field operating agency that reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Nov. 13, 2013
America Recycles Day - Base tours promote recycling benefits

Nov. 15 marks America Recycles Day, and the work force on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base can learn more about recycling today through tours of the base's recycling center.The recycling center is located in Bldg. 293, Area A, underneath the water tower on Newark St. and Kuglics Blvd. No reservations
Nov. 7, 2013
E-9 promotion party set for Nov. 15

Base officials are extending an open invitation to Team Wright-Patterson to attend the 2013 chief master sergeant promotion party Nov. 15.The event will begin at 3 p.m. in the Wright-Patt Club. Free food, beverages and entertainment will be available to attendees.The E-9 promotion list officially

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