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  • Stay safe while being social in cyber-space

    I'll admit it. I'm about as old-school as they come. Until recently I didn't know the difference between an Insta-tweet and Face-gram. And I'm still not sure I've got it all down pat. But as my kids get older and the family starts to spread out all over the place, I've come to the realization that

  • Lab developing bio-sensing capabilities

    Air Force researchers are discovering just how useful natural materials may be in developing biosensing capabilities for Air Force mission needs. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is conducting ground-breaking

  • Workshops provide advice for AF Marathon

    A group of runners gathered March 24 on the basketball courts of Wright Field Fitness Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to participate in a workshop led by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, chief medical consultant to the Air Force Marathon.  "Remember, ounces are lost in the gym, pounds are lost in the

  • Is it a training issue or a leadership issue?

    These are interesting times ... Our Air Force is the smallest it's been since before World War II. And while the men and women who comprise our all-volunteer force are qualified on highly technical equipment and skills that require dedication and discipline, the average age of the planes they fly

  • Construction work on National Road

    Employees and visitors who commute to and from Area B via Gate 19B may be affected by an upcoming construction project. Greene County officials have scheduled a project along National Road - from Reese Drive (road leading to Gate 19B) to Colonel Glenn Highway.During construction, National Road's

  • Wright-Patterson medical services celebrates 4 award winners

     Four members of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community were recently recognized by the Air Force Surgeon General as recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 annual awards. These awards are presented to individuals and teams whose accomplishments in research, teaching and inpatient

  • AFIT celebrates Engineers' Week with local students

    The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) celebrated National Engineers Week with a series of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) outreach demonstrations for more than 300 students from the Dayton and Cincinnati areas. Schools participating included Roger Bacon High School, Greenon

  • Bio-sensing gives new meaning to 'breaking a sweat'

    Your sweat is more valuable than you think, and now it can be stored, then analyzed by smartphone to give you a clear picture of the state of your body--all with a sensor that looks and wears like a high-tech Band-Aid.The Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing, Signature

  • Daily Burn: Air Force Marathon one of the "Best 15 Fall Marathons"

    The Air Force Marathon has been named one of the "15 Best Fall Marathons in the U.S." by the popular fitness web site, Daily Burn. The site lists a relatively flat course, flyovers and historical aviation sites as reasons for the honor.  This is the second year in a row the race has received this