• February is American Heart Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The heart has always been a source of mystery. The Greeks thought it housed the spirit.  To the Chinese, it was the center of happiness, and the Egyptians saw it as the source of intellect and emotion.  Whatever your beliefs about the heart are, one thing is

  • Troops to Teachers program helps veterans become educators

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - If you’ve ever considered becoming a teacher after your military career, then the Airman and Family Readiness Center has a program they can get you connected with.The Troops to Teachers program began in 1993 as a way to assist service members and veterans with

  • Wright-Patterson AFB to sponsor FIRST® LEGO® League Ohio Championship

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach Office will sponsor the FIRST® LEGO® League Ohio Championship Tournament at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, on the campus of Wright State University, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.The annual event will

  • AFRL teaming with Michigan Tech for maritime rescue solutions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Research Laboratory junior force researchers are collaborating with Michigan Technological University to reimagine life raft designs for mass rescue operations at sea.In support of a Memorandum of Understanding between AFRL and the United States

  • C-17 Globemaster III: An aircraft as versatile as AE crews

    Larger, faster and flexible – a flying ICU. Since joining the U.S. Air Force fleet in 1993, the C-17 Globemaster III has significantly expanded aeromedical evacuation capabilities.In addition to its transport and other numerous mission sets, the C-17 converts to provide aeromedical evacuation to

  • Specialists lead wood-working, other craft classes at center

    The Consolidated Hobby Complex provides a variety of classes including the basic wood turning class which is their most popular class. This class is offered every other Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is taught by wood turning specialist Chris Barrett. Chris teaches students how to use all

  • VITA provides vital tax services for free

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will once again offer free tax preparation for active-duty, military retirees and their families beginning in February at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Building 70, Door 6, Area A.The first week of February is

  • 3DELRR innovates by buying contractor’s scrap

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- PEO Digital is using all available resources to minimize the risk of delays as it nears acquisition of a new Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, or 3DELRR. The program office responsible for acquiring the deployable and expeditionary radar purchased a

  • AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate honors annual awards recipients

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently held their 66th Annual Awards Luncheon to honor top achievers at the Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center.This year’s guest speaker was Joe Sciabica,