• Plastic bags: What to do with them?

    Plastic bags: what do you do with them after you collect so many? You may use them to line small trash cans in the house; others use them for lunch bags or to collect dog droppings during walks, chances are though you still have more than you can use. About 89 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps

  • EDITORIAL: It’s a Tough Call

    It is a tough call whether to open or close the base, have an authorized delay, or late report to allow us time to clear the parking lots. Just so you know, it is my call and a responsibility I take very seriously. Also just so you know, a lot of very good people are up all night helping me make

  • Maj. Gen. Pawlikowski is new commander of Air Force Research Laboratory

    Maj. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski became the new commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory at a change-of-command ceremony in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 12. She replaced Maj. Gen. Curtis Bedke, the AFRL commander for more than two years. Bedke also received the Legion of Merit

  • Dayton Gems donate $3,000 to the Air Force Aid Society

    "I'm pleased to present this check for $3,000 dollars to the Air Force Aid Society," said Mr. John Marks, coach for the Dayton Gems Hockey team. "We're blessed to have people from the Air Force in our own back yard. Their hard work and dedication allow us everything we take for granted."The Dayton

  • General visits Wright-Patterson’s Center for Cyberspace Research

    Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, 24th Air Force commander, visited the Air Force Cyberspace Technical Center of Excellence located at the Air Force Institute of Technology Feb. 3. While at AFIT, the general spoke to the AFIT faculty, staff, students, and base personnel on the mission of the 24 AF.The

  • LPS-Public is an answer to Airmen on the fly

    Planes are not the only things on the fly in today's Air Force. Airmen, civilians and contractors alike are increasingly finding themselves on the move both at home and abroad performing vital Air Force missions. With this increased mobility comes an increased need for safe Internet access no matter

  • ASC commander tours Brooks City-Base

    Lt. Gen. Thomas Owen, commander of the Aeronautical Systems Center, spent a day at Brooks City-Base Jan. 26 and learned how Airmen from multiple units balance the demands of supporting their Air Force mission while implementing the requirements of the 2005 BRAC decision to close the unique base. As

  • RX recognizes top performers at annual awards luncheon

    A large crowd gathered at the Hope Hotel here Jan. 22, for the 57th Annual Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Awards Recognition Luncheon. Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, also known as RX, members, alumni, and invited guests gathered to recognize the

  • New senior civilian leader begins work for the Aeronautical Systems Center

    Gerry L. Freisthler began work as the Aeronautical Systems Center's Executive Director in early January. He will assist the ASC commander and Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Procurement and Modernization in leading the Air Force's center of excellence for development and acquisition of