• Air Force Marathon Registration To Open With Special Discount

    Registration for the 2013 Air Force Marathon will open January 1, 2013 with special New Year's Resolution discounts. The full and half marathon will be discounted by $10 on January 1. The 10K and 5K will be discounted by $5."We encourage all participants to register as early as possible," said Race

  • Iraqi Air Force receives three C130J aircraft

    The Iraqi Air Force celebrated an important milestone when they received a third C-130J aircraft at a rollout ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory here Dec. 12, 2012.The ceremony is a culmination of many activities to reinforce a long-term partnership between the United States and Iraq and

  • Defense and Industry Narrow Communication Gap

    As a cost- and time-saving measure, Defense Department officials have developed an experimental website to help government and industry stay up-to-date on developing projects that support the warfighter.The new site, Defense Innovation Marketplace, is part of the Defense Department's Better Buying

  • Commentary: Holidays -- a time to be thankful

    For many, gathering with friends and family for the holidays often leads to discussions of the things we are thankful for. As you think about the blessings you've enjoyed in the past year, I ask that you also remember the men and women who defend our freedom, one of the greatest gifts of all.Today

  • RAMs complete first solo flights as part of expanded aviation training

    Students attending the Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM) program at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) here completed a phase of their curriculum in December, providing those who were interested with the opportunity to step into the pilot's seat and fly an aircraft.

  • Energy drinks: Who’s using them and why?

    There is an ongoing study on the prevalence of energy drink consumption among all Air Force personnel, including civilians, stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The survey was initiated by investigators at Travis AFB, Calif., in September to understand how many Air Force personnel take

  • Management of Bike Gate Program changes

    The WPAFB Bike Gate Program is currently under new management and is now being handled by 88 Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration Section, Bldg. 286, Area A (Pass and Registration Building). Encoding hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All personnel are required to bring

  • December Retreat

    The first few days of December saw warm temperatures fo rthe Dayton area and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, creating a fine evening for the flag retreat ceremony led by Lt. Col. Greg Cullison and the 88th MDSS

  • Using less energy: The issue no one wants

    Can I see a show of hands for those who want to use less energy? Of course no one wants to use less energy. That would be like asking if anyone would like to breathe less. Energy, like air, makes our life possible. Energy is like the central nervous system of our lives and the only time we really

  • AFSAC director hears highlights of Hanscom’s foreign military sales

    Foreign military sales are a critical part of Hanscom's mission and the director of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate recently visited the base to discuss the role of the FMS Satellite Office here and meet with program personnel.Current work in this area encompasses a