• Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival on Aug. 21

    The general public is invited to celebrate the rich history of aviation during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival, Saturday, Aug. 21. 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 Heritage

  • Air Force seeks General Court Martial for former command chief

    The Air Force will seek a general court martial in the case against Chief Master Sgt. William Gurney, former command chief for Air Force Materiel Command, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The court martial is set for Dec. 6 and will be conducted at Scott AFB. Chief Gurney was

  • Personnel encouraged to use Gate 19B, 1B during construction

    Personnel traveling to Area B may want to use alternate gates, especially during the morning commute, to help relieve congestion while Gate 22B undergoes construction The project to construct canopies over Gate 22B is expected to be complete by mid-September. Those normally traveling north on I-675

  • Improved Physical Training Uniform sized for both sexes

    The new physical training uniform has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing has also improved for both sexes."We have received much feedback from the field," said Maj. Eric Habersberger, deputy chief, Air Force Uniform Office. "We have made a strong effort to meet needs and ensure

  • BRAC brings husband & wife scientists to Wright-Patt

    The Base Realignment and Closure directives that are bringing more jobs and new facilities here is becoming more evident as scientists, engineers and other professionals have begun relocating to the base from Brooks City-Base, Texas and Mesa, Ariz.Dr. Christopher W. Myers and Dr. Tiffany

  • Wright-Patt sets Retiree Appreciation Day

    Wright-Patterson officials announced the next Retiree Appreciation Day is planned for Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Hope Hotel adjacent to Gate 12A of the base.Retired Air Force Col. Paul Moore, director of the Retiree Activities Office, said the event is designed to inform and recognize all military

  • Air Force's 'Technology Horizons' makes science fiction a reality

    With innovations seemingly plucked from the latest futuristic Hollywood movie script, Technology Horizons outlines the Air Force's major science and technology objectives through the next decade, officials said here July 14.Highly adaptable, autonomous systems that can make intelligent decisions

  • Local veteran receives France's highest honor

    One of America's heroes was presented with France's highest honor July 13.Col. (ret.) Byron Lee Schatzley was presented with the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal for his service as bombardier in the 558th Bomb Squadron of the 38th Bomb Group during World War II. Created by Napolean Bonaparte on

  • AFMC civilians set for Sept. 12 transition from NSPS

    The majority of Air Force Materiel Command employees covered under the National Security Personnel System will transition to the General Schedule beginning Sept. 12, the final of four phases within the Air Force that began on July 4. This conversion out of NSPS was mandated by the Fiscal 2010

  • 88 ABW Antiterrorism Office wins DoD Anti-terrorism Award

    The Wright-Patterson Antiterrorism office was named as the 2010 Best Antiterrorism Program in the U.S. Air Force. The Antiterrorism Award recognizes those who work behind the scenes to protect USAF personnel, families, and facilities while also raising awareness and deterring terrorism."This really