• AFLCMC transitions to new acquisitions management program

    In an effort to consolidate and streamline acquisition processes, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is transitioning to the One Acquisition Solution for Services (OASIS) Small Business Program, for support in securing professional service needs.OASIS will be used by AFLCMC's Engineering and

  • Electric brain stimulation - the new caffeine?

    In the very near future, airmen may find themselves equipped with a pocket-sized, high-tech, non-invasive device that improves brain power and performance - like a couple of cups of coffee, only better.It sounds like science fiction, or a new drug. In fact, it is a safe, painless, chemical-free and

  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base honors its best

    Nominees, family members and representatives from multiple base organizations gathered at the Wright-Patt Club March 7 for the 2013 Team Wright-Patterson awards banquet.There were nine award categories for Airmen and civilian employees who were recognized for their hard work and

  • AFLCMC branch delivers first AC-130J for flight test

    The Strike Systems Branch, working in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), recently completed the first flight of the AC-130J Ghostrider.The branch is part of the Special Operation Forces and Personnel Recovery Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Its parent

  • Air Force Marathon announces featured aircraft

    Officials have named the F-35A 'Lightning II' as the 2014 featured aircraft for the Air Force Marathon.  The multi-role fighters are produced by Lockheed Martin and will be featured in the Air Force Marathon logo, medals and shirts. "We're very excited about this year's plane," said Rob Aguiar, race

  • Come partner with us

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and community leaders met in neighboring Fairborn Feb. 20 to initiate a major new effort focused on developing and expanding partnerships."We're looking for shared value and for common ground," said Col. Cassie Barlow, commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, during a

  • Wright-Patterson to host partnership event Feb. 20

    Base officials are inviting interested community leaders to participate in a kick-off for a major new partnership effort. The Wright-Patterson Community Partnership Day will take place Feb. 20 at Holiday Inn, 2800 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, Ohio.This initial meeting is part of a process to

  • Researcher honored with Presidential Early Career award

    A civilian assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate recently was named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of

  • Air Force Marathon 10K Sells Out in Record Time

    The Air Force Marathon 10K sold out in record time, nearly 7 weeks earlier than in 2013. "It's amazing," said Rob Aguiar, race director. "The races are all selling at an accelerated rate this year, and the 10K registration rates have been phenomenal. Mr. Aguiar said the event is 65 percent full and

  • Relationship study seeks to strengthen Airmen and their families

    "Up-Armor your relationship!" the brochure reads. It is language military members understand, usually in conjunction with combat readiness. This time, it's about marriage.Because marriage and significant other relationship well-being is such an integral part of a healthy person, Wright-Patterson Air