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March 17, 2017
Budget administrator to receive President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AOR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A wizard he is, and for his work as one, he will soon be recognized by the president of the United States.Richard Strode, budget administrator for Strategic Plans and Programs Office, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
March 17, 2017
Two Wright-Patt employees recognized as top sexual assault prevention and response coordinators

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Materiel Command has selected two Wright-Patterson AFB employees as winners of the 2016 AFMC Sexual Assault Prevention and Response awards. The 2016 AFMC Sexual Assault Prevention and Response award recognizes sexual assault response
March 16, 2017
AFRL Business & Technology showcase unites government, academic, private sectors

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – More than 300 representatives from a cross-sector of government, science, technology and businesses looked to the future at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Business and Tech Showcase March 13 at the Tec^Edge Innovation and Collaboration Center in
March 15, 2017
Hanscom helps Air Force email users gain more capability in the cloud

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Command, Control and Communications Infrastructure Division here is helping lead efforts to migrate the Air Force’s unclassified email systems to the cloud.
March 14, 2017
Air Force targets FAA compliance during CNS conference

The Air Force is hosting a conference at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, designed to integrate navigation and air traffic control systems into military aircraft in order to stay current with Federal Aviation Administration and international air traffic regulations.
March 10, 2017
AFIT colonel stresses commitment to AF Core Values, higher education for Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology, known as AFIT by many, welcomed a new Air University Detachment 1 Commander/Director of Staff Dec. 16, 2016. However, he’s no stranger to the institute or its mission. In fact, he has served in several capacities at AFIT
March 9, 2017
Double drive seeks blood, bone marrow donors

Editor's note: This story has been updated with date and time changes.WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE -- Trying to find a bone marrow donor to help save a young mother’s life and the deaths of friends who passed away before such donors could be located are the main forces behind a blood and bone
March 6, 2017
Suicide Awareness Traveling Arts Exhibit Displayed at the 88th Medical Group

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – When feelings about suicide cannot be expressed verbally, visual expression can sometimes provide that outlet. The Signs of Suicide Project traveling art exhibit is currently on display in the 88th Medical Group Atrium until Friday, March 17.The Signs of
March 3, 2017
Master process officer explains Continuous Process Improvement

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Materiel Command has been focused on improving its processes since 2005 when the Air Force implemented the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) Program. The effort is more accurately titled AF Continuous Process Improvement
March 2, 2017
Traffic to be directed to alternative gates during security and safety improvements of Gate 19B

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Beginning Monday, April 3, Gate 19B (National Road gate) will be closed to all inbound and outbound traffic due to construction.The $1.3 million construction project will feature enhancements that will improve the security of the base and safety of the