• Military scientists study Ionosphere

    At a facility in a remote part of south-central Alaska, the largest radio transmitter on Earth sends high-frequency signals into the ionosphere to help scientists better understand the influence of charged particles on radio communications and satellite surveillance systems. Surprisingly, it also is

  • Dayton group celebrates 100 years of military flight at Fort Sam Houston

    Servicemembers and civilians remembered 100 years of military flight during the Foulois Centennial Military Flight Celebration here, March 2. The celebration honored Maj. Gen. Benjamin Foulois, a Signal Corps pilot who flew the "Wright "B" Flyer" aircraft. In his honor, a demonstration of two Wright

  • AFRL Sensors Directorate holds annual awards luncheon

    Dr. Candace Lynch, a research scientist with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Electromagnetics Technology Division, received the Dr. Samuel M. Burka Scientific Achievement Award at the Sensors Directorate Annual Awards Banquet held January 21st at the Wright-Patt Club.The

  • ASC's Career Fair a success

    Six months ago, 5,000 job seekers filled the Wright State Nutter Center vying for some 50-60 jobs at the Aeronautical Systems Center Career Fair. Since that time over 160 people have been employed and have a home at Wright-Patt."This has been great for both ASC and the people we've hired," said

  • WPAFB Gates set for temporary closure to make way for Improvements

    Gates 12A (AFMC HQ) in Area A and 1B (Springfield Rd.) in Area B are set to close as new overhead canopies and guard booths are installed beginning on Mar. 8.The gate projects, designed to protect security personnel and motorist from the elements and enhance force protection entry control

  • Welcome home combat nerd

    Senior Airman Tre Porfirio returned to Wright-Patterson aboard a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 just after lunch Feb. 18. He was greeted to the roar of applause by more than 200 people, including friends, co-workers, veterans groups, and news media, inside the base operations hangar here.Porfirio

  • Air Force Uniform Office wants your opinion

    The Air Force Uniform Office conducted its first-ever field solicitation for Airmen suggestions and concerns about Air Force uniforms to incorporate into a uniform strategic plan for future developments. These forums took place at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 25-26; and Maxwell AFB and Gunter

  • Plastic bags: What to do with them?

    Plastic bags: what do you do with them after you collect so many? You may use them to line small trash cans in the house; others use them for lunch bags or to collect dog droppings during walks, chances are though you still have more than you can use. About 89 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps

  • EDITORIAL: It’s a Tough Call

    It is a tough call whether to open or close the base, have an authorized delay, or late report to allow us time to clear the parking lots. Just so you know, it is my call and a responsibility I take very seriously. Also just so you know, a lot of very good people are up all night helping me make

  • Maj. Gen. Pawlikowski is new commander of Air Force Research Laboratory

    Maj. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski became the new commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory at a change-of-command ceremony in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 12. She replaced Maj. Gen. Curtis Bedke, the AFRL commander for more than two years. Bedke also received the Legion of Merit