• Air Force takes step toward cleaner fuels

    As the aviation community looks to a future of independence from non-renewable energy sources, the Air Force is making historic strides in alternative fuels that will bring about positive economic and environmental outcomes. Three Air Force Materiel Command fuels experts at Wright-Patt were on hand

  • AFRL to receive Aviation Trail's Trailblazer Award

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will be presented the 2010 Trailblazer Award by Aviation Trail, Inc. April 23 at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, Ohio.Aviation Trail's Board of Trustees recognized AFRL for "the world-class quality of the laboratory's

  • Wright-Patt reserve unit mobilizes to support Afghanistan operations

    The 445th Airlift Wing here began a 6-month mobilization Monday in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.A total of 130 Airmen were placed on active duty status to support current military operations. Most of the activated Airmen will remain here at the 445th Airlift Wing. Members of the 445th

  • Air Force guidance for wear of PTU

    The Air Force released guidance in October 2009 for wear of the physical training uniform, replacing previous guidance in Air Force Instruction 36-2903. According to the message released from Air Force A1 and signed by Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Personnel,

  • New Chief Scientist at AFRL Information Directorate in Rome

    Doctor Richard Linderman, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, became the new Chief Scientist, Information Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY, effective Feb. 28. He replaced Doctor John Bay, who served the Information Directorate as Chief

  • Wright-Patt CrossFit plans Fight Gone Bad II

    The second Fight Gone Bad CrossFit competition will be held April 30 at 3 p.m. in the Jarvis Gym.Anyone with base access is welcome to register and compete.The competition is comprised of 3 five-minute rounds with a one-minute rest in between, just like rounds in a fight. However rather than actual

  • AFIT Class of March 2010 Achievements Are Personal

    Two hundred five graduates from the Air Force Institute of Technology's March 2010 graduating class listened intently as Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, Vice Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, gave her commencement speech."Your opportunity at AFIT was unique, one only a very small company of

  • Alternative fuels win Aviation Week Laureate award

    On March 17, Aviation Week named the winners of their 53rd Annual Laureate Awards. This award honors individuals and organizations that have shown heroism and exceptional leadership in aviation, aerospace and defense industries. Wright-Patterson's Alternative Fuels Certification Office was a

  • Personnel in a nestled building have a big responsibility

    Wright-Patterson AFB's building 471 is in a quiet setting, nestled next to the woods in Area B. What goes on inside, however, is not nearly so rustic. The 2400 square foot building is home to Air Force Radioactive Recycling and Disposal (AFRRAD). With over 120 years of combined experience, AFRRAD

  • Doolittle Tokyo Raiders reunion brings B-25s; backup weather plans announced

    As a tribute to the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during their 68th reunion, the National Museum of the United States Air Force and nearby Urbana, Ohio's Grimes Field will host one of the largest gatherings of B-25 Mitchell bombers since World War II. Approximately 20 aircraft from around the nation are