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April 23, 2014
Smarter spending for Air Force acquisitions

Finding efficiencies within the acquisition process was the top talking point for Maj. Gen. Wendy Masiello, deputy assistant secretary for contracting, when she spoke with members of the Air Force Association and the media during the AFA's monthly breakfast April 16, 2014, in Arlington, Va."Our
April 22, 2014
Air Force research creates alternative energy source for ground vehicles, equipment

The Air Force relies heavily on fossil fuels to meet energy needs for its ground vehicles and equipment. Transport of the fuel to forward operating bases is costly and poses a safety risk to those involved. Additionally, methods to reduce waste and create energy onsite need to be explored. The Air
April 22, 2014
AFRL Researcher Brings Expert Focus to Titanium Alloys

Titanium is a metal that is strong, lightweight, and corrosion resistant. Commercial and military aircraft engines have relied heavily on titanium alloy components for many years.But the material isn't perfect. In fact, one particular challenge has plagued titanium alloys since the early 1970's.Dr.
April 22, 2014
Airmen looking for Wright-Patterson events can now use an application on their smartphone.

The Air Force recently launched the app "My Military Communities," or MyMC2, which lists upcoming base events and services. MyMC2 pulls information from an organization's Facebook event calendar page and displays the events on a smartphone's screen. For more information, Airmen can touch a
April 21, 2014
Star-Spangled Celebration will combine three events

Three regional events will combine to yield an extended weekend of high-flying fun, music, fireworks and festivities as the first Star-Spangled Celebration is held June 26-29. The events will celebrate the nation's independence and recognize service men, service women and their families.The
April 21, 2014
Two from Wright-Patt on general officer nomination list

An April 14 senior leader announcement indicates that President Obama has nominated Maj. Gen. John Thompson for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with assignment to become the next Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) commander.One of five centers under Air Force Materiel
April 18, 2014
AF Academy outreach program arriving April 22

Representatives from the Air Force Academy will be conducting outreach in Ohio April 22-29. It will include a stop at the base theater here on April 22 from 9 to 10 a.m.The visit is tied to the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development (LEAD) program, which was developed by Air Force leaders to
April 17, 2014
Air Force half marathon sells out

The Air Force Marathon has continued selling out at a record pace when the half marathon closed on April 15, four weeks earlier than 2013. "Our race's growth is phenomenal," said Rob Aguiar, race director. "I'm always so impressed and so grateful for the loyalty of our runners, spectators and
April 16, 2014
AFRL researchers uncover structural, function relationships in bioinspired nanomaterials

In his 1954 work, The Nature of Science, Edwin Powell Hubble said, "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science." During his tenure with the Air Force Research Laboratory, National Research Council associate Dr. Nick Bedford, embarked on such
April 16, 2014
AFRL provides environmentally-preferred alternatives for removing radome coatings

Radomes, tail cones, and other fiberglass or composite components on E-3, KC-135, and B-52 aircraft are coated with polyurethane rain erosion resistant coatings to protect them from the effects of rain erosion in flight. Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) production workers must remove the