• Simple "divert kit" makes big improvement

    A simple solution to a difficult problem resulted in dramatically enhancing the ability of the RQ-4B Global Hawk to deploy anywhere in the world.Because this particular remotely piloted aircraft requires a specialized tow bar to be moved on the ground, it is pre-programmed with a list of airfields

  • DBIDS registration coming soon for dependents, retirees

    Starting Monday, Aug. 15, Wright-Patterson area military dependents and retirees will be able to register in DBIDs, the Defense Biometric Identification System.Retirees and family members with valid military identification cards will then be able to register at Pass and Registration, Bldg 286, Area

  • Base exercises planned Aug. 1 - 5

    Base employees and visitors may experience gate delays, temporary facility closures and interruptions to certain services related to emergency response exercises planned here the week of Aug.1 - 5.Most base operations will continue as scheduled during this time with minimal disruptions, but

  • Air Force Marathon Announces Guest Speakers

    The Air Force Marathon announced today that Josh Cox will be the featured guest at the 2011 Sports & Fitness Expo to be held September 15th and 16th at Wright State University's Nutter Center. Cox, the American 50K record holder, also owns the course record at the Air Force Marathon, having run a

  • Storm causes minor injuries, damage at museum

    A severe thunderstorm passing through the Miami Valley at approximately 3 p.m., July 24 caused some injuries and property damage as preparations were being made for the Jet World Masters championship competition on the grounds of National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Heavy winds blew over a large

  • No early retirement incentives for AFMC civilians In FY 11

    Air Force Materiel Command officials have announced that voluntary retirement and separation incentives will not be offered to its civilian workforce during the remainder of fiscal year 2011 which ends Sept 30. Instead, the command will continue using Air Force civilian hiring controls to manage the