• Graduate school unveils new 3D metal printer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been utilizing additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to build prototypes with polymers for more than 30 years. On March 16, its Graduate School of Engineering and

  • Physicians recognized for service to patients' health, well being

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Physicians on base, as well as doctors across America, will receive a collective pat on the back, March 30, as the nation officially observes National Doctors Day.Traditionally, the day’s observance activities can range from simply sending a flower, often a

  • Air Force agreement provides educational opportunities to local community

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida - The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate recently established an Educational Partnership Agreement with the Emerald Coast Science Center.  ECSC is a facility that seeks to inspire and grow a scientifically engaged community to promote the study of

  • Beware of IT “DIY” on Base

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio --  Do you work with information technology (IT)?  Are you a “Do-It-Yourselfer” (DIYer)?  Maybe you’re the “go to” person in your unit to solve IT problems?  Or maybe you’re the person who authorizes, or procures, IT purchases and services? IT is integrated in our daily

  • Base-Level Fraud Office fights deception, saves tax dollars

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio -- An office dedicated to protecting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the federal government and tax payer dollars from losses to the government of $10,000 or more is asking for the base community’s assistance and vigilance. The Air Force Office of Special

  • HyperThought poised to break down barriers in information sharing

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --   A new, web-based software tool developed by AFRL researchers is poised to usher in a new paradigm in information management and sharing.  Recording, sharing, and accessing research data within the scientific community is typically an imperfect proposition,

  • Wright-Patterson holds annual Motorcycle Safety Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, -- Motorcycle riders of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will have anopportunity to polish skills that laid dormant throughout the winter, meet local vendors and check off mandatory preseason/annual training at this year’s Motorcycle Safety Day. The event will

  • Air Force invites industry for light attack platform experiment

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force released an industry Invitation to Participate today to evaluate the military utility of light attack platforms in future force structure.The invitation is part of a broader Air Force effort to explore cost-effective attack platform options. The