• Air Force Marathon to open registration on Jan. 1

    The Air Force Marathon has announced that they will open registration for the 2011 marathon on Saturday, January 1st, with special sale pricing for New Year's Day.The 15th annual event will be held on Saturday, September 17th at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. In addition to a

  • ASC colonel confirmed for promotion to brigadier general

    A colonel with the Aeronautical Systems Center here is one of 40 across the Air Force confirmed by the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general, officials announced Dec. 23. Col. Daryl J. Hauck is commander and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Surveillance and

  • Two Wright-Patt Airmen receive surprise promotions before holidays

    Two base Airmen here recieved an early surprise Tuesday, Dec. 21, right before heading home for the holidays when they were promoted to the next rank.Tech. Sgt. Beverly Bull, Pediatric Flight chief with the 88th Medical Operations Squadron was promoted to Master Sgt. and Staff Sgt. Luke Bistor,

  • National Park Service joins Air Force in honoring Wright Brothers

    Air Force and National Park Service leaders gathered in Dayton Dec. 17 to honor the 107th anniversary of the first successful heavier-than-air powered flight by the Wright Brothers.Dean Alexander, superintendent of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park, called the brothers achievement

  • Airmen offer a safe ride home

    There is a small group of young men and women here willing to give up time with their families over the holidays so that others can come and go safely.Apparently, they read the Air Force handbook on "Service before Self."The Wright-Patterson group of Airmen Against Drunk Driving reports nearly 700

  • AFOSR-supported scientist leads heat-resistant ceramic coatings research

    AFOSR-supported research at the University of Arizona is investigating high temperature resistant ceramic coatings that will provide thermal protection for Air Force hypersonic flight vehicles.The research team led by Dr. Erica Corral of the University of Arizona is using advanced chemical synthesis

  • Harlem Globetrotters, Slick Willie Shaw, to visit WPAFB

    The Harlem Globetrotters will visit the Prairies Child Youth Complex on December 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Their purpose is aimed at sharing their successful educational program for youth called "C.H.E.E.R. for Character."They will share the benefits of character development for youth. The CHEER

  • Air Force accepting public comment on 445th Airlift Wing conversion to C-17

    The Air Force will accept comments through Jan. 3, 2011 on the Environmental Assessment for the 445th Airlift Wing conversion from C-5 Galaxy to C-17 Globemaster aircraft. The Air Force is proposing to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact/Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONSI/FONPA) based

  • Senior DOD leaders share perspectives on future warfighting

    A panel of senior Department of Defense and service component leaders acknowledged Nov. 30 that an uncertain, fluid international security environment demands new thinking and approaches to meeting training and simulation requirements for future joint warfighters. While each service has its own

  • Dayton charter school students attend world's largest simulation event

    Two Dayton, Ohio high school students were afforded a rare opportunity to see some of the world's most advanced simulation technologies on display here Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 thanks to a partnership with the Air Force.Jonetta White and Chris Honious flew from Dayton to Orlando and participated in the