• 2020 AFAF fundraising campaign emphasizes ‘Taking Care of Our Own’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With a new theme of “Taking Care of Our Own — For Airmen, By Airmen,” the 47th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base begins March 2 and runs through April 10.The annual AFAF campaign raises funds for AFAF-affiliated

  • AFIT EWI Fellow participates in Joint F-35 logistics deployment preparations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Institute of Technology Education with Industry Fellow Capt. William Fine traveled to San Diego, Calif. and Nellis AFB, Nev. 6-10 January 2020, where he joined a team of Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, US Navy, and US Marine Corps personnel to help

  • Intelligence analyst awarded Bronze Star for service in Iraq

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Bronze Star was presented to Master Sgt. Timothy L. Heggedahl during a ceremony at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, on Feb. 26.The award was given to Heggedahl by Brig. Gen. James Dienst, commander of the Air Force

  • Huffman Prairie burns for the future

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Flames rose 10-12 feet into the air from the tinder-dried prairie grasses growing on Huffman Prairie across the fence from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. It was just a matter of yards from the wooden replica of the hangar the Wright brothers built to

  • Wright-Patt employee says diversity is key for a successful workplace

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Serving the Air Force both in uniform and as a civilian, Kelley Hill understands the value of diversity in the workplace and how it develops a strong team.   The Occupational Safety Manager at the 88th Air Base Wing Safety office, Hill and his team’s

  • Air Force Marathon director received Rising Star award

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Marathon director, Brandon Hough, was awarded the Rising Star award at the 2020 Running USA Industry Conference in Las Vegas, Feb. 9. The Running USA Rising Star award recognizes a young professional in the sport who has demonstrated strong

  • Air Force Marathon prices increase March 2

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – Are you planning on participating in the Air Force Marathon this September? Save a little money, and register before the price increases on March 2.“This is the time of year when runners are making decisions to participate in fall races and begin their training.” said Brandon