• DoD makes case to improve business models

    "DoD doesn't have enough money unless we change how we do business," Frank Kendall, Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, stated emphatically. Mr. Kendall addressed a packed auditorium in the Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenny Hall here Jan. 4

  • AFMC commander emphasizes education, CCAF

    AFMC Airmen,On January 1, 2011, AFMC will begin our "Year of the Community College of the Air Force" (YoCCAF) campaign. John Buchan, a 20th century writer and politician, once said, "The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already."

  • Navy family rings in 2011 with first New Year's baby at Wright-Patt

    For the second consecutive year, the Dayton area's first birth of the New Year took place at Wright-Patterson Medical Center here. Joseph David Elliott, a baby boy, was delivered at 3:05 a.m. Jan. 1 to proud parents Andrew and Heather Elliott.  "Joey" weighed in at 6 pounds, 3 ounces.Both new

  • Air Force Marathon to open registration on Jan. 1

    The Air Force Marathon has announced that they will open registration for the 2011 marathon on Saturday, January 1st, with special sale pricing for New Year's Day.The 15th annual event will be held on Saturday, September 17th at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. In addition to a

  • ASC colonel confirmed for promotion to brigadier general

    A colonel with the Aeronautical Systems Center here is one of 40 across the Air Force confirmed by the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general, officials announced Dec. 23. Col. Daryl J. Hauck is commander and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Surveillance and

  • Two Wright-Patt Airmen receive surprise promotions before holidays

    Two base Airmen here recieved an early surprise Tuesday, Dec. 21, right before heading home for the holidays when they were promoted to the next rank.Tech. Sgt. Beverly Bull, Pediatric Flight chief with the 88th Medical Operations Squadron was promoted to Master Sgt. and Staff Sgt. Luke Bistor,

  • National Park Service joins Air Force in honoring Wright Brothers

    Air Force and National Park Service leaders gathered in Dayton Dec. 17 to honor the 107th anniversary of the first successful heavier-than-air powered flight by the Wright Brothers.Dean Alexander, superintendent of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park, called the brothers achievement

  • Airmen offer a safe ride home

    There is a small group of young men and women here willing to give up time with their families over the holidays so that others can come and go safely.Apparently, they read the Air Force handbook on "Service before Self."The Wright-Patterson group of Airmen Against Drunk Driving reports nearly 700

  • AFOSR-supported scientist leads heat-resistant ceramic coatings research

    AFOSR-supported research at the University of Arizona is investigating high temperature resistant ceramic coatings that will provide thermal protection for Air Force hypersonic flight vehicles.The research team led by Dr. Erica Corral of the University of Arizona is using advanced chemical synthesis