Air Force, universities examine nontraditional training to improve warfighter performance

When people think of becoming more physically fit, many often turn to weightlifting, calisthenics, bicycling, and running. Generally, these methods help people maintain fitness and their ability to perform well in their jobs. These methods may not, however, be the total answer for the

OSU head football coach visits Wright-Patt

Ohio State University's head football coach Jim Tressel visited the base for the Coaches Tour 2009 Kickoff Briefing Apr. 7. Thousands of the base's Buckeye fans showed up to get a glimpse of the coach. Coach Tressel and Marcus Freeman, all-star OSU linebacker who enters the NFL's Draft in April,

711 HPW looking forward to first classes

Fresh off the first anniversary of the unit's standup, the evolution of the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson continues with the announcement of the first classes here. The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine supports the Air Force with research, consultation, and academic

Analysis reveals strong safety foundation at the Air Force Research Laboratory

The results of the Gap Analysis confirmed what many already believed, that the Air Force Research Laboratory has a firm foundation to meet the ultimate Voluntary Protection Program goal of driving down preventable mishaps to zero. The analysis, conducted in early April of AFRL directorates located

Job Fair April 15 at Hope Hotel

The Airman & Family Readiness Center here is sponsoring their semi-annual Job Fair at the Hope Hotel Wednesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is open to active duty and reserve members, veterans, retirees, civil service employees and their family members looking for a job, said Dennis

Aaron Tippin in concert: A Freedom's Call Tattoo 2009 must-see

If you missed country music superstar Aaron Tippin's performance on March 28, you won't want to make the same mistake on June 26, when he plays at the Air Force Materiel Command's Freedom's Call Tattoo, on the grounds adjacent to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air

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AFRL begins VPP journey

Building on an already strong culture of safety, the Air Force Research Laboratory began the process this week to incorporate the Voluntary Protection Program into all levels of the organization. Since its inception by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the early 1980s, VPP has

‘Strong Winds’ exercise strengthens personnel emergency response

Exercise 'Strong Winds '09' was conducted by exercise office officials here Mar. 25-27 to test and improve personnel response in possible emergency situations. The exercise began with a simulated on-ground hijacking of a C-5 Galaxy on the runway here in which an armed man held hostages on-board.

AIr Force Uniform Office answers how uniform materials are selected

The Air Force Uniform Office has a responsibility to provide Airmen with functional and effective military uniforms, but is frequently asked the question, "Why can't you just purchase clothing from a brand company and put the Air Force symbol on it?." The answer to this question may be summed up in