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Sept. 3, 2020
How the Air Force is making it easier for aircraft maintainers to see at night

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – We all know that working in the dark with insufficient lighting makes the task that much more cumbersome. Good quality lighting is critical for maintainers when repairing an aircraft on the flightline.The U.S. Air Force has an inventory of approximately 5,500
Sept. 2, 2020
Hybrid nanomaterials hold promise for improved ceramic composites

Researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are seeking to patent a novel process for manufacturing a type of material called preceramic polymer-grafted nanoparticles, or “hairy nanoparticles” (HNP).
Aug. 25, 2020
Team Wright-Patt jumps into action to shelter F-22s from Hurricane Laura

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Team Wright-Patt jumped into action after being notified on Thursday, September 20, that up to 72 aircraft may be flying into Wright-Patt as a safe haven from Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.And Team Wright-Patt knows exactly how to get it done.After
Aug. 25, 2020
2020 virtual Air Force Marathon sells out amidst COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio –Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force officials had cancelled the 2020 Air Force Marathon which would have been held Saturday, Sept. 19. However, call it foresight or a stroke of luck, ironically a virtual race option was already planned to be added this
Aug. 17, 2020
AFIT launches online graduate certificate in countering weapons of mass destruction

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Weapons of mass destruction can be man-made or naturally-occurring in a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear form. Regardless of the source or type of agent, several U.S. government agencies are responsible for anticipating, evaluating, and countering WMD
Aug. 14, 2020
Town hall scheduled to discuss virtual and home school options

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing commander, will hold a live Facebook town hall on Wednesday, August 19 at 4:30 p.m.The Wright-Patt AFB school liaison officer, home school professionals and representatives from the Ohio Board of Education, Family
Aug. 11, 2020
New policy allows privately owned firearms on Wright-Patt AFB for CCW permit holders

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Base personnel will soon be able to request approval to transport licensed firearms to and from the installation. Holders of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act permit, Ohio concealed carry permit, or another state’s concealed carry permit that has a
Aug. 11, 2020
Air Force couple takes advantage of education opportunities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – In June, Staff Sgts Cameron Gomula and spouse Khrysta Gomula, received their associate’s degrees from the Community College of the Air Force taking their first steps together in their journey to further their education.Cameron, originally from Streetsboro, Ohio, and
Aug. 7, 2020
2020 Air Force Marathon virtual race options still available

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – Limited spots are still available to sign up for the virtual 2020 Air Force Marathon.Excluding the virtual race option, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety for over 25,000 participants, volunteers and guests, Air Force officials
Aug. 7, 2020
Town hall scheduled to provide education situation update

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Patrick Miller, the 88th Air Base Wing Commander, will hold a Facebook live dependent education situation update town hall on Wednesday, August 12 at 4:30 p.m.The Wright-Patt AFB school liaison officer and representatives from the Military Interstate