Communication earplug offers aircrews hearing protection

AFOSR-sponsored research has led to a communication earplug that revolutionizes hearing protection for Air Force pilots and flight crews and could substantially reduce hearing loss and improve radio communication. The breakthrough research, led by Dr. Laura Ray of Dartmouth College, enabled the

DoD Acquisition Insight Days Conference to bring senior Air Force and Army Acquisition Leaders to Dayton

The Chief of Staff for the United States Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, the Honorable Sue C. Payton will be keynote speakers at the Second Annual DoD Acquisition Insight Days Conference, at the David H. Ponitz Sinclair Center, April

The Thrill of Motorcycle Safety

With motorcycle season fast approaching, ensuring that all motorcyclist are well prepared and properly geared becomes a main focus of base safety officials. First Lt. Brandon Snyder, UAV operator at the Air Force Research Laboratory and president of the Wright Wriders, is one of hundreds of base

WPAFB Airman named tops in command

NEW SENSOR TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES AIRCRAFT MATERIAL EVALUATION

The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX), working with Northrop Grumman and Universal Technology Corporation, has developed a portable, nondestructive evaluation (NDE) hand-held measurement and maintenance sensor system to characterize materials beneath

U.S. Air Force Marathon seeks volunteer team leads and volunteer groups for critical roles

With planning for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon well under way, the marathon office is seeking volunteer team leads and team members for a variety of critical roles. Marathon officials are looking for team leads, or 'key volunteers', to oversee a team of volunteers in areas such as marathon expo

WPAFB to host contractor information exchange at Wright State University

The 88th Air Base Wing Operational Contracting Squadron here will host an Acquisition Information Session for contractors and vendors at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University. This no cost event will take place April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nutter Center's

Motorcycle training available for beginning riders

The 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office has pre-purchased motorcycle training slots for spring/summer 2009. These slots are intended to train beginner motorcycle riders at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in safe riding techniques and to meet Air Force requirements. There are a limited number of

Retiree caregivers allowed access to base

For most aging adults, having a friend run to the store for them isn't more than a phone call away. However, if you're a retiree and cannot drive yourself around, getting to the commissary and pharmacy can be a little more complicated. Retirees who need this kind of assistance may require the help

Exercise at Wright-Patterson prepares for severe weather season

The installation exercise office here will conduct a quarterly base exercise from Mar. 25-27. The exercise gets its name 'Strong Winds '09', due to the vulnerabilities of the season. According to Carmen Riches, base chief of exercises, this quarterly exercise will give our Wright-Patterson personnel