• Voting is a privilege, a right and a duty

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As fall 2016 quickly approaches, so will the 56th presidential election. The Federal Voting Assistance Program’s purpose is to ensure that military members and their families can exercise their right to vote and meet important election date deadlines.“You are

  • AFLCMC Director of Logistics credits diverse background for new role

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Seizing every opportunity has been the key to success in Cynthia Abbott’s Air Force career of 37 years and counting. As the new Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s director of logistics at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Abbott plans to make people and

  • Analysts develop efficiency tool

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Managing upgrades, retrofits and overall maintenance for a large number of aircraft can be challenging – often requiring great logistical effort to ensure the right people and equipment are available at the right time to service the aircraft. Analysts from

  • CASA Volunteers help speak for kids

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Promoting the voices of children and keeping their interests as the primary focus of court cases is what the volunteers of the Court Appointed Special Advocate program strive to accomplish.  The CASA program is a nonprofit state organization that supports

  • Students collaborate at Wright-Patt, give back to community

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Because of two Bradford students and their collaboration with the 711th Human Performance Wing and the Wright Brothers Institute here, an 8th grader at Bradford Middle School will be able to participate in the school band. Kirsten Harmon and Rachel Lavey used

  • Stack demolished in final conversion from coal-fired boilers to natural gas

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – This past winter coal was used for the last time as a fuel source for the high-temperature, hot water boilers. Beginning in the heating season for 2016, Wright-Patterson will be fully heated by natural gas-fired central heating plants.  The stack was removed

  • An AF first for aircraft research, development

    For the first time the Air Force has a means to conduct airworthiness assessments on non-Defense Department military type aircraft. This process enables the Air Force to gain a much deeper understanding of the state of civil aviation, while providing industry with an expert, independent evaluation

  • Area A water advisory lifted

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio -- The advisory on Area A drinking water has been lifted because continued sampling has consistently shown the water is safe for all populations to consume. “We truly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to ensure the quality of the

  • KC-46A approved for production

    The KC-46A Pegasus program received Milestone C approval from Frank Kendall, the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, signaling the aircraft is ready to enter into production.