• Air Force Marathon makes history; sells out full and half marathons

    For the first time in history, the Air Force Marathon maxed out its full and half marathons. The 5k and 10K still have slots remaining. Runners wishing to participate in these events are encouraged to register by going on the website www.usafmarathon.com soon to secure a spot. This year's marathon

  • AFRL successfully tests robot refueler

    Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate have now twice successfully tested a robotic refueling system that could dramatically change the way the U.S. military services its aircraft. The prototype device connected a single point refueling nozzle to a

  • America’s First African-American Astronaut to speak at Heritage Symposium

    The Air Force Institute of Technology will host its annual Heritage Symposium on Sept. 21 and 22. Among the prominent and successful AFIT alumni set as key note speakers is former NASA astronaut and America's first African-American to fly in space, Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.Dr. Bluford, a retired Air

  • USAF Marathon hits 10,000 mark

    The Air Force Marathon registered runner #10,000 today surpassing a long-standing goal for the 14-year-old event.There is still a month before the 5k run on Sept. 17 and the full marathon, half marathon and 10k run on Sept. 18. Registration for the half marathon reached its limit of runners

  • ANT Director becomes first ever Fulbright Scholar from AFIT

    Dr. John Raquet, director of the Advanced Navigation Technology Center at the Air Force Institute of Technology, was selected to become AFIT's first ever Fulbright Scholar for his proposal to spend six months conducting research and teaching the fundamentals of the Global Positioning System at the

  • Cyberspace Technical Center of Excellence begins Cyberspace Education program

    The Air Force's new Cyber Professional Continuing Education Program at the Air Force Institute of Technology has officially started its efforts to produce skilled and knowledgeable cyber leaders to support joint warfighting efforts. The Cyber PCE courses, Cyber 200 and Cyber 300, will graduate 600

  • AFIT Heritage Symposium promises riveting speaker schedule

    The Air Force Institute of Technology will host its annual AFIT Heritage Symposium here on Sept. 21 and 22. The symposium will feature several key note speakers representing some of AFIT's most successful graduates.Scheduled to speak at this year's event is Maj. Gen. David W. Eidsaune. General

  • Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival on Aug. 21

    The general public is invited to celebrate the rich history of aviation during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival, Saturday, Aug. 21. The family-friendly event is free and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huffman Prairie Flying Field here.The event is sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage

  • Air Force seeks General Court Martial for former command chief

    The Air Force will seek a general court martial in the case against Chief Master Sgt. William Gurney, former command chief for Air Force Materiel Command, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The court martial is set for Dec. 6 and will be conducted at Scott AFB. Chief Gurney was