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May 8, 2017
88th Security Forces Squadron honors fallen comrades during National Police Week

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In partnership with local and national law enforcement agencies, the 88th Security Forces Squadron will take part in honoring fellow police officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week, May 14-20. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy
May 8, 2017
Bio-inspired: Crickets, bats inspire AFRL researchers to develop smart ‘hair’ sensors for flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Nature has inspired scientific and engineering innovations for hundreds of years. An apple falling from a tree inspired Isaac Newton to define the laws of gravity. The burdock burrs clinging to the skin of his hunting dog lead to Swiss engineer Georges de
May 5, 2017
AFIT offers new program to support the systems engineering acquisition workforce

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In October 2016, the Department of Systems Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology began offering a new program to support the systems engineering acquisition workforce.The new systems engineering certification program and a
May 5, 2017
Wright-Patt celebrates wonder of trees for Arbor Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A champion of trees celebrating its 20-year status as a Tree City USA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base did something natural in observance of Arbor Day 2017 – base personnel had a hand in planting a half dozen of them. Staff from the 88th Civil Engineer
May 5, 2017
Culture, cuisine, costumes highlight annual International Fair

FAIRBORN, Ohio -- Hundreds of people from the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community took a trip around the world April 25 during the annual International Fair, held at the Holiday Inn in Fairborn and organized by the International Spouses Group. The annual event celebrates the cultures, crafts,
May 3, 2017
Trap, skeet, archery available at WPAFB Shooting facility

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For anyone who enjoys archery, trap or skeet shooting, the Rod & Gun Club located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the place to go.Dale Schock is the gun club manager at the Rod and Gun Club and has many years of experience with shotguns to offer
May 2, 2017
AFLCMC Change of Command

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, Jr., and Brig. Gen. William Cooley officially took command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Research Laboratory respectively, in a joint change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States
May 2, 2017
AFRL Change of Command

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, Jr., and Brig. Gen. William Cooley officially took command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Research Laboratory respectively, in a joint change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States
May 1, 2017
USAFSAM genomic research goal to provide commanders with new decision making tools

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Genomic research by scientists at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base may provide commanders with cutting edge tools and information to help them successfully carry out their missions.Genomic medicine, as
May 1, 2017
Public Health Education Division: Educating to Protect

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 711th Human Performance Wing, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Public Health Education Division at Wright-Patterson instructs public health technicians and public health officers in two primary roles, force health management and community