• Turkey fryers may pose risks

    This Thanksgiving, dinner tables across the country will have turkey front and center as the main course.Underwriters Laboratories Inc. warns, however, about reports of fires related with people using a turkey fryer to produce those great-tasting birds. canUsing deep-fryer can be dangerous› Many

  • AF funds thermal management research

    Managing heat that is generated by electronic subsystems in next-generation aircraft is a vexing challenge for aerospace system designers. In the interest of meeting this challenge, the Air Force recently provided follow-on funding for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort that is

  • ‘UnPlug It’ initiative takes action on conserving energy

     Col. John Devillier, 88th Air Base Wing commander, continues to ask Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees to pursue frugality and responsible stewardship of the nation's resources.That's where the "Un-PlugIt" campaign comes in, especially as base personnel anticipate the Thanksgiving holiday/

  • 88th Air Base Wing announces holiday hours

    The following facilities will be open (if not listed, consider it closed) on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 and/or Air Force Materiel Command Family Day, Nov. 28:GATES1A (Fairborn Gate) Nov. 27 Open 24/7 Nov. 28 Open 24/71B (Springfield Gate) Nov. 27 Closed Nov. 28 Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.12A (AFMC

  • Auto Hobby Complex helps Airmen with vehicle care

    The Consolidated Hobby Complex has recently updated its course list with a variety of new activities. The Auto Hobby Shop and the Wood Hobby Shop are offering some free services, specials and new programs for the winter months as well as staffing new crew members on their roster.The Auto Hobby

  • Military personnel lift some weight

    Eight military power lifters from around the area descended on Wright Field Fitness Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio for a powerlifting competition, Nov. 15.The powerlifting event was the first one held in the last two years."There have been a lot of requests for this type of event

  • Multiple variables contribute to decision making

    Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 states, "The Air Force expects its members to develop leadership skills. The nature and extent of that development depends on the member's status: officer, enlisted or civilian. The Air Force expects an officer to move quickly through the levels of leadership, from

  • Air Force Research Laboratory honors top scientists, engineers

    Air Force Research Laboratory honored 12 outstanding scientists and engineers at the 2014 AFRL Fellows and Early Career Awards Banquet on Oct. 30 for their exceptional contributions to advancing technologies for the warfighter.Eight were awarded AFRL fellow status, the laboratory's highest award for

  • Take steps to make holidays memorable for right reasons

    This holiday season, many people will be traveling to various locations to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, relatives and loved ones.Since the whole premise of this time of year is to be thankful rather than regretful, consider the following travel safety suggestions to make the holiday