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Aug. 17, 2020
AFIT launches online graduate certificate in countering weapons of mass destruction

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Weapons of mass destruction can be man-made or naturally-occurring in a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear form. Regardless of the source or type of agent, several U.S. government agencies are responsible for anticipating, evaluating, and countering WMD
Aug. 14, 2020
Town hall scheduled to discuss virtual and home school options

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing commander, will hold a live Facebook town hall on Wednesday, August 19 at 4:30 p.m.The Wright-Patt AFB school liaison officer, home school professionals and representatives from the Ohio Board of Education, Family
Aug. 12, 2020
AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It may sound like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but an Air Force Research Laboratory team is turning science fiction into reality to help warfighters unlock the powers of the brain.The Individualized Neural Learning System, or iNeuraLS, is a new
Aug. 11, 2020
New policy allows privately owned firearms on Wright-Patt AFB for CCW permit holders

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Base personnel will soon be able to request approval to transport licensed firearms to and from the installation. Holders of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act permit, Ohio concealed carry permit, or another state’s concealed carry permit that has a
Aug. 11, 2020
Air Force couple takes advantage of education opportunities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – In June, Staff Sgts Cameron Gomula and spouse Khrysta Gomula, received their associate’s degrees from the Community College of the Air Force taking their first steps together in their journey to further their education.Cameron, originally from Streetsboro, Ohio, and
Aug. 7, 2020
Town hall scheduled to provide education situation update

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Patrick Miller, the 88th Air Base Wing Commander, will hold a Facebook live dependent education situation update town hall on Wednesday, August 12 at 4:30 p.m.The Wright-Patt AFB school liaison officer and representatives from the Military Interstate
Aug. 6, 2020
Be observant of speed limits on Wright-Patt AFB

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Security Forces Squadron safeguards the roadways on Wright-Patterson AFB supporting more than 30,000 motorists transiting through the seven access control points each day.To date, there has been 48 vehicle accidents in which four resulted in injury or
Aug. 6, 2020
U.S. Air Force International Science Division, tri-service partners join technology transition ecosystem at innovative UK university

LONDON – The Air Force, Army and Navy international research offices jointly became the newest tenants last month at the Translation and Innovation Hub (I-HUB) at Imperial College London’s expansive White City Campus — a move expected to enhance partnerships with academics, industry, non-traditional
Aug. 4, 2020
Virtual health transition training for veterans through Airman and Family Readiness Center

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – More than 14 servicewomen and veterans took part in the first Veterans Administration Women’s Health Transition Training program hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center on July 28.The virtual training program was recently hosted by the Airman and
Aug. 4, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate partners with WBI to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The AFRL Sensors Directorate partnered with the Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually for the 2019-2020 school year.This challenge is a competition for university student teams to develop innovative uses for