• It's a Wonderful Air Force Life for TSgt. Gray and Family

    Technical Sergeant Michael R. Gray has enjoyed a long and happy life in the Air Force family. As the son of an AF colonel, Gray said he enjoyed the unique opportunities that went with military life, including world travel, meeting new people and participating in base recreation. He especially liked

  • Faster and More Efficient Software for the Air Force

    Researchers at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln have addressed the issue of faulty software by developing an algorithm and open source tool that is 300 times faster at generating tests and also reduces current software testing time.The new algorithm has potential to increase the efficiency of

  • Wright-Patterson opens CrossFit gym

    Wright-Patterson opened one of the first fitness centers in the Air Force specifically to support CrossFit training classes January 7 at 6 a.m.The facility, known as the Jarvis Gym, is located in the Kittyhawk section of the base and has been closed for a number of years. Col. Brad Spacy, 88th Air

  • USAF Marathon registration opens New Year in big way

    If opening day registration is any indicator, this year's U.S. Air Force Marathon is going to be the biggest by far in the event's 14 year history.Marathon officials said special New Year's Day pricing attracted over 1,000 registered runners for affiliated events. The U.S. Air Force Marathon is

  • MC-12 arrives in Afghanistan

    The newest aircraft to the Air Force's inventory arrived Dec. 27, 2009, to Bagram Airfield. The MC-12 aircraft, tail number 090623, was the first of an undisclosed number of aircraft for the new 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron.Following the MC-12's arrival, the 4th Expeditionary

  • WPMC announces new H1N1 immunizations

    Wright-Patterson Medical Center officials have established a new schedule for H1N1 Influenza immunizations. The H1N1 immunization is now open to all including AD, dependents, retirees, Civil Service, and contract personnel. Individuals are encouraged to utilize one of the H1N1-dedicated shot lines

  • USAF Marathon registration opens with special Jan.1 pricing

    If getting fit is part of your resolution for 2010, you can ring in the New Year by signing up for the United States Air Force Marathon.Online registration for the marathon opens Jan. 1 at 12:01 a.m. To encourage early sign ups, the USAF Marathon Office is offering special discounted registration

  • Air Vehicles Scientist Earns 2009 Harold Brown Award

    Dr. Derek Kingston, Air Force Research Laboratory Air Vehicles Directorate, received the 2009 Harold Brown award, the highest Air Force award presented to a scientist or engineer who applies research to a problem in the field. The AF chief scientist selects recipients for the honor based on their