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  • Wright-Patterson celebrates Women’s History Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Since 1987, the month of March has offered a unique opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of women throughout the United States. Members of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base gathered March 22 to celebrate the contributions, accomplishments, and

  • AFRL Commander’s Challenge: competition drives spirit of innovation

    REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama - Teams from Air Force Materiel Command bases around the country came together to answer the Air Force Research Laboratory Commander’s Challenge--precision, austere resupply. Move 50 pounds of supplies 30 miles and deliver them to a 20 X 20 foot drop zone.“So, the idea is

  • Under Secretary lauds AFIT students for their cutting-edge work

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew P. Donovan visited Wright-Patt March 13 to give the keynote address for the 2018 Air Force Operations Research Symposium at the Air Force Institute of Technology.During his address Donovan lauded the students for their

  • Log rolling makes a splash at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Members of the Catholic Chapel Youth Group had the chance to give the century old art of birling, or log rolling, a try at the Dodge Gym pool Jan. 14.During the logging boom of the late 1800’s, America’s immense river systems were often times the only way to

  • Air Force Marathon registration to open January 2nd

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  Registration for the 22nd Annual Air Force Marathon opens Jan. 2, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. EST.  Runners can register at www.usafmarathon.com by clicking the registration tab.“The 2017 event was such a great experience for our runners and spectators,” said Race

  • Fly high with drones without getting your wings clipped

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – What has four blades, a remote control and is possibly on a gift wish list of one of your family members or friends? If you said drones, otherwise known as small Unmanned Aerial Systems, you’re in good company.To say consumer drones are a popular option for

  • ATAC continues to develop the next generation of Air Force leaders

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A group of mid-level military and civilian acquisition professionals from across the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the Space and Missile Systems Center, recently completed the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps program, becoming the third cohort

  • Job shadow program inspires next generation of innovators

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Local junior and senior high school students amassed on Wright-Patt, Oct. 27, to get a firsthand look at their possible future.Since 1999, Wright-Patt has held organized Job Shadow Days pairing students with mentors from the base. “The bi-annual event provides