• WPAFB hosting contractor information session at Wright State University

    The 88th Operational Contracting Squadron is hosting a contractor and vendor information session at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Berry Room on the Wright State University campus. This no cost event will be held on Tuesday, May 4, at 9:00 a.m.Four 88th Air Base Wing organizations, including the 88th

  • Famed WWII Doolittle Raiders reunite at Air Force Museum

    Four of the remaining eight famed Doolittle Raiders, known for their nearly impossible bombing raid on Japan, reunited for the 68th year at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, April 16-18.Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, 94 of Comfort, Texas; Major Thomas C. Griffin, 92 of

  • Freedom's Call Tattoo 2010 offers budget-friendly fun for whole family

    With summertime around the corner and vacation planning on the horizon, this year's Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo will provide free fun for everyone in the family.Mark your calendars now for this sixth annual event starting at 4 p.m. June 25 on the grounds of the National Museum

  • Air Force addresses apparel industry

    Members of the Air Force Uniform Office recently attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association, or AAFA, Government Contracts Committee Spring Meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla., 24-26 March, to brief members of industry on Air Force uniform projects and requirements.The GCC meets annually and

  • Air Force takes step toward cleaner fuels

    As the aviation community looks to a future of independence from non-renewable energy sources, the Air Force is making historic strides in alternative fuels that will bring about positive economic and environmental outcomes. Three Air Force Materiel Command fuels experts at Wright-Patt were on hand

  • AFRL to receive Aviation Trail's Trailblazer Award

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will be presented the 2010 Trailblazer Award by Aviation Trail, Inc. April 23 at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, Ohio.Aviation Trail's Board of Trustees recognized AFRL for "the world-class quality of the laboratory's

  • Wright-Patt reserve unit mobilizes to support Afghanistan operations

    The 445th Airlift Wing here began a 6-month mobilization Monday in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.A total of 130 Airmen were placed on active duty status to support current military operations. Most of the activated Airmen will remain here at the 445th Airlift Wing. Members of the 445th

  • Air Force guidance for wear of PTU

    The Air Force released guidance in October 2009 for wear of the physical training uniform, replacing previous guidance in Air Force Instruction 36-2903. According to the message released from Air Force A1 and signed by Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Personnel,

  • Wright-Patt CrossFit plans Fight Gone Bad II

    The second Fight Gone Bad CrossFit competition will be held April 30 at 3 p.m. in the Jarvis Gym.Anyone with base access is welcome to register and compete.The competition is comprised of 3 five-minute rounds with a one-minute rest in between, just like rounds in a fight. However rather than actual