• Air Force Korean War advisory group holds reunion

    Veterans and family members of the 6146th Advisory Group, an Air Force unit that trained South Korean Air Force pilots during the Korean War, held a reunion at the Wright-Patterson Club and Banquet Center Sept. 8. The unit commander, retired Col. Dean Hess, was unable to attend due to illness, but

  • 2007 Wright Scholars complete AFRL summer internship

    The 2007 Wright Scholar Research Assistant program recently concluded with 23 students presenting out briefs on their summer experience here at Wright-Patterson. "I had the amazing opportunity to attend a test run of a supersonic combustor. I definitely learned what engineering is truly about -

  • 2007 U. S. Air Force Marathon participants have many stories to tell

    The 2007 Air Force Marathon started as usual from a spot on Loop Road, Area B, and the temperature at the start was in the low 50s. Most of the more than 6,300 participants arrived early, and they talked, stretched, and paced until time to head toward the starting line. Nearby was a tent run by the

  • Air Force Research Laboratory celebrates 10 years

    While the Air Force turned 60 Sept. 18 this year, another Air Force organization celebrates its birthday--10 years in October. The Air Force Research Laboratory, known as the science and technology arm of the Air Force acquisition community, stood up as an organization under Air Force Materiel

  • Marathon draws support from many organizations

    After the Air Force Marathon began, the finish area grew busy as volunteers and employees made their respective tents ready for the finishers and masses of spectators. Most of the attractions were in tent shelters, and had goods and services available. For example, in the United Way tent, the first

  • Runners tell stories of their marathon experiences

    The record-setting United States Air Force Marathon had hundred of stories from thousands of participants. Runners chosen at random who completed this year's race Sept. 15 talk about their experiences during race day. Curt Blair, a civilian with the 88th Mission Support Squadron said he became

  • Marathon winners run for more than personal victory

    The 2007 United States Air Force Marathon proved to be an historic occurrence as Josh Cox from San Diego blazed the course with a time of 2 hours, 20 minutes and 57 seconds. His time eclipsed the old marathon record of 2:27.41 set by Andrew Herr in 1998. In addition to breaking the course record,

  • AFMC Commander addresses Air Force heritage and recognition

    "I'm honored to serve with today's young airmen," said General Bruce Carlson, "men and women who deploy and fight in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, and who visibly demonstrate integrity, service and excellence." "Those values are part of our heritage," he added, addressing the Columbus, Ohio,

  • Secretary of Education to visit Wright-Patterson AFB

    Margaret Spellings, the U.S. Secretary of Education, will visit Wright-Patterson Thursday as part of a No Child Left Behind bus tour through the Midwest. Engaging administrators, teachers, parents and students, Secretary Spellings will underscore the importance of preserving NCLB's core principles