• AFLCMC unveils new emblem

    The offiical emblem for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has been approved by the Air Force Historical Research Agency marking another step in the development of the new center. AFLCMC, which provides "cradle to grave" management of Air Force aircraft, communications, armaments, cyber and

  • X-51A flight ends prematurely

    The X-51A Waverider successfully launched from an Air Force B-52 bomber over Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center Sea Range Aug. 14 at approximately 11:36 a.m. PST.The X-51 safely separated from the B-52 and the rocket booster fired as planned. However after 16 seconds, a fault was identified with

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II outlines the way ahead for AFLCMC

    In the first of several town hall meetings, Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, the inaugural commander of the new Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) shared thoughts, themes, goals and challenges Aug. 1 at Kenney Hall, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The center,

  • 2012 Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival set for 18 August

    The general public is invited to celebrate the rich history of aviation during the 2012 Great Wright Brother Aero Carnival, Saturday, Aug. 18. The family-friendly event is free and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huffman Prairie Flying Field here.The event is sponsored by the Dayton Aviation

  • Construction on SR 444 closure to begin

    Construction contracts were issued this week that pave the way forward to close a portion of State Route 444 and join Area A and Kittyhawk. The portion of the four lane highway, between the Wright-Patt Commissary and the Dayton-Yellow Springs intersection, will close to through traffic 9 October.

  • 7 scientists inducted as 2012 AFRL Fellows

    Seven of the Air Force Research Laboratory's top scientists and engineers have been chosen as 2012 AFRL Fellows, the organization's most prestigious honor. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding career accomplishments while providing support for future endeavors by awarding each honoree

  • AFLCMC activated at Wright-Patt

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center activation was officially recognized during a ceremony here July 20. The center consolidates the management of three former centers, including Aeronautical System Center here.Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, officiated as

  • Col. Barlow takes command

    The 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed a new commander July 17 as Col. Cassie B. Barlow succeeded Col. Amanda W. Gladney during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Lt. Gen. Tom Owen, Aeronautical Systems Center commander,