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Dec. 15, 2025
Civilian Development provides leadership, growth opportunities

The Civilian Development program offers a portfolio of educational and leadership training opportunities for civilians at all levels.
Aug. 18, 2025
Miami Valley Higher Education Consortium’s Annual Base Tour: The Future of Recruiting

The annual Miami Valley Higher Education Tour brought local higher education professionals face-to-face with Ohio’s largest single-site employer: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
March 27, 2025
Wright-Patterson AFB School Liaison Tour Tackles Education Hurdles for Military Families

The School Liaison Program recently hosted 18 local school superintendents from surrounding districts for a tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The event aimed to discuss common challenges and explore opportunities for military-connected students.
Aug. 15, 2024
AFIT Alumnus Awarded Patent for Nanocrystal-Based Strain-Sensing Technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Institute of Technology alumnus Dr. Michael Sherburne was awarded a U.S. patent on July 9 for his innovative work titled “Article Comprising Bonded Substrate Comprising Nanocrystals and Method of Making and Using Same” (Patent No. US 12,031,074
Aug. 2, 2024
Empowering Military Spouses and Veterans: Wright-Patt roundtable offers entrepreneurial insights

A roundtable discussion with military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs highlighted challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship at Wright Patterson Air force base on July 22.
June 21, 2024
Wright-Patt recognizes 52 CCAF graduates

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Sixteen Airmen walked across the stage to accept their diplomas from the Community College of the Air Force at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Auditorium, June 13.A total of 52 Wright-Patt Airmen earned an associate degree in their respective
June 17, 2024
AFIT faculty member receives 2023 Outstanding Scientist and Engineer Educator of the Year Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Institute of Technology faculty member Dr. Brian Lunday received the 2023 Outstanding Scientist and Engineer Educator of the Year Award. This award recognizes the efforts and achievements of the top Air Force instructor in science and engineering
June 6, 2024
AFIT professor earns Harold Brown award

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - Air Force Institute of Technology faculty member Scott Nykl received the 2023 Harold Brown Award for his groundbreaking research on computer vision-based relative navigation for autonomous aerial refueling.He is the second AFIT faculty member to win this
May 17, 2024
PCS prep, your child’s IEP

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE -- As the summer permanent change of station season looms, it is imperative for families with children receiving educational support services to comprehend the procedures for transferring an individualized education program at their new duty station. IEPs furnish
May 14, 2024
Course registration opens for Level Up Week

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing’s Level Up Week, which takes place May 20-24, is now open for registration.The Education and Training Office has created a week of virtual and in-person development and training opportunities for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees