• Base ending use of coal

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is getting closer to utilizing cleaner, more economical heating sources, according to the deputy director of the 88 Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate. The base applied to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for a permit to switch from coal to natural gas

  • Wright-Patterson welcomes F-16s

    The runways of and air space over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are playing host for the next several weeks to the Ohio Air National Guard's 180 Fighter Wing, normally based at Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, while the wing's runway is under construction. Lt. Col. Deron Reynolds, the wing's

  • WPAFB honored at Cincinnati Reds game

    The Cincinnati Reds hosted a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Appreciation Night at Great American Ball Park Aug. 9. Pregame ceremonies included Col. Cassie Barlow , 88 Air Base Wing commander, swearing in 35 delayed entry program members and throwing a ceremonial first pitch. Five Airmen recently

  • Renovated lab earns top certification for energy, environmental design

    A 1934 building once used for structural and mechanical testing was transformed last year into a state-of-the-art facility where the physics of warfighters' power and thermal systems are being explored. Now the building itself has garnered a seldom-achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental

  • Car show benefits Wounded Warrior

    The Wright-Patterson Top 3 Association's 2013 Car, Truck and Bike Show and Shine, held Aug. 11, more than doubled last year's participation and raised more than $2,100 in donations for the Wounded Warrior Project, show organizers said. The 2nd annual show was held in the parking lot adjacent to gate

  • Air Force Research Laboratory changes commanders

    Maj. Gen. Thomas "Tom" Masiello took command of the organization dedicated to leading the discovery, development and integration of warfighting technologies for U.S. air, space and cyberspace forces during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force July 29.Masiello

  • World's 14th-fastest supercomputer launches at WPAFB

    The 14th-fastest supercomputer in the world was officially launched July 22 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The $25 million SGI ICE X model supercomputer, named "Spirit" after the Air Force's B-2 advanced bomber for its power and ability to deliver, was unveiled at the Air Force Research

  • Airman escapes from Liberia to lead life of service in U.S. Air Force

    A group of five certified Master Resilience Trainers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is training assistants so resilience courses may be offered across the installation. The training is being incorporated into Professional Military Education, Airmen Leadership School (ALS), Wingman Day and

  • Base to conduct quarterly exercise

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base officials will conduct quarterly exercises April 29-May 3. Several independent, simulated scenarios are planned, ranging from terrorist attacks utilizing a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agent; to a tornado; to mass casualties; to air piracy; and force