• AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In a move the Wright Brothers likely never anticipated but surely would approve, the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate is using a bicycle to demonstrate how virtual and augmented reality could revolutionize aircraft maintenance, as

  • New SECDEF makes Wright-Patterson AFB his first Air Force stop

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Dr. Mark T. Esper chose Wright-Patterson AFB as his first Air Force base to visit as Secretary of Defense, Oct. 3-4.The new Secretary of Defense engaged Airmen and commanders during a whirlwind visit, including discussions with Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr.,

  • How does your facility utilize its energy?

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Managing base energy and resources is an important mission at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and with October designated as National Energy Awareness Month, the push is on to conserve energy, resources and costs.Ayman Gaballa, 88th Civil Engineering base

  • PEO Digital encourages junior workforce to Pitch-IN

    Hanscom’s Digital Directorate hosted two innovation-focused events for their junior workforce here and in Boston Oct. 2 and 3.The first event, Pitch-IN, provided an opportunity for Digital personnel to pitch their ideas for improving current acquisition approaches, processes and procedures.

  • Charity fair creates awareness of dozens of organizations, causes

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Hundreds of employees at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and other federal entities “showed some love” to the Combined Federal Campaign during its kickoff Oct. 2 at Wright State University’s Nutter Center.The event was open to all Department of Defense,

  • Focus Week registration open for courses being offered Oct. 21-25

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The first Focus Week of fiscal year 2019/2020 is scheduled for Oct. 21-25 at the 88th Air Base Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Registration is open and continues until the day before each course is held.This Focus Week iteration spotlights performance

  • Discover educational opportunities at education and training fair

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Want to know what educational opportunities are waiting for you that can help further your career? Come out to the annual 88th Force Support Squadron’s Education and Training Fair on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Museum of the

  • Plans for 2020 Air Force Marathon have already begun

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Another successful Air Force Marathon with over 12,700 runners has come to an end and the marathon staff are already hard at work preparing for next year’s race. “Producing the marathon is like a big party celebrating someone’s journey,” said Brandon Hough,