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  • A KC-46A Pegasus connects with an F-35 Lightning II in the skies over California Jan. 22, 2019. The Air Force confirmed the selection of Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio to host the F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integrator Organization May 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)

    Air Force confirms Wright-Patterson AFB to host F-35 support organization

    The decision confirms completion of the strategic basing process which in December 2018 identified Wright-Patterson AFB as the preferred location and an environmental assessment which found no significant impact.
  • Jack Blackhurst, Air Force Research Laboratory executive director, holds up a copy of the U.S. Air Force Science and Technology Strategy, released by Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, as he addresses the audience April 26, 2019, at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Springfield, Ohio. The event was to announce the Federal Aviation Administration granting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization to AFRL for beyond visual line of sight flights of unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

    FAA grants AFRL waiver to operate SkyVision technology to advance UAS research

    The Air Force Research Laboratory in partnership with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has achieved its goal of establishing a test site within one hour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio from which AFRL researchers can fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from beyond their visual line of sight.
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    AFMC to host virtual hiring event

    The Air Force Materiel Command is scheduled to host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple noncompetitive and direct-hire authority positions across the enterprise.

  • Air Force boosts cooperative technology development to solve warfighter challenges

    The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Program is in the midst of a major transformation to accelerate critical new technologies to the warfighter, which includes a renewed emphasis on STTR projects.

  • Air Force Marathon makes major changes for 2019

    The Air Force Marathon opened registration for their 2019 event Jan. 1 with major changes designed to improve the experience for more than 12,000 annual runners.

  • Air Force Reserve Command activates first ISR Wing

    Born out of necessity in 2012, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group embraced its destiny to restructure as a wing during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 20.
  • Doctors Anthony and Laura Sidari and sons Cameron and Tristan receive flu shots at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s immunization clinic. (Contributed photo)

    Wright-Patterson AFB mother, physician tells story of heartbreaking loss

    Dr. Laura Sidari is speaking out because her family suffered a horrendous loss last Christmas Day.
  • A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle was tied down with both the existing tiedowns and new synthetic tiedowns to conduct a side by side demonstration during an operational evaluation on Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 28 and 29. The evaluation was a culmination of an Air Force Research Labs, Advanced Power Technology Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, initiative to reduce aircraft weight by almost 1,000 pounds for better fuel efficiency.

    JB Charleston test new equipment, saves AF millions

    An operational evaluation of new synthetic tie downs and winch cables for the C-17 Globemaster III took place here in November 2016. Tie downs are ropes, cords, straps or chains that secure items during airlift operations; winch cables help adjust the tension on tie downs, securing the load.
  • Air Force Capt. Patrick Mudimbi (left) translates for Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Ross during a training scenario in Senegal for Senegalese soldiers to counter terrorist activities.

    Fighting terror with diversity

    In the 711th Human Performance Wing and across the Air Force, Airmen are encouraged to bring everything they have to the fight. Capt. Patrick Mudimbi, an environmental health consultant for the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, has some unique weapons in his arsenal -- he’s from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and his first language is French.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody addressed an assembly of personnel during an all call held at the Air Force Institute of Technology on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Libecap)

    Welsh, Cody visit Wright-Patterson

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spoke about the importance of the work being accomplished by the people in the room and across Air Force Materiel Command in an all call at the Air Force Institute of Technology here June 8.
  • Master Sgt. Sandi Golden-Vest celebrate six years of cancer remission. She was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) sub type 2, a rare form of cancer, September 2008, and was officially in remission starting in December 2008. Vest is the 445th Airlift Wing and 434th Air Refueling Wing Yellow Ribbon program representative. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Springer)

    Reservist celebrates 6 years of cancer remission

    When her husband threatened to take her to the emergency room, she made an appointment with a cardiologist and later had her blood drawn. An urgent call from the doctor later sent her to the emergency room, where she was as stunned as everyone else with the diagnosis -- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) sub type 2, a rare form of cancer. She was told if she made it two weeks, it would be a miracle.
  • The Air Force Marathon is still in need of volunteers to assist with the upcoming race, the desired number of volunteers is 2,300. Volunteer registration closes Aug. 31. Volunteers can view a list of open positions and register at www.usafmarathon.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Strasser)

    Air Force Marathon seeks more volunteers

    The Air Force Marathon is still in need of volunteers to assist with the upcoming race, the desired number of volunteers is 2,300.

  • Airmen: The foundation of Air Force weapon systems

    How do you build an Air Force organization responsible for the acquisition and support of all aircraft, engines, munitions, and electronic/cyber systems? You start with the people, of course.
  • The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders shared their last and final toast at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Nov. 09, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio.

    Doolittle Raiders honored with ‘final toast’

    The Air Force hosted the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
  • The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders paid tribute to their memorial at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Nov. 09, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio. The remaining raiders shared in their final toast, commemorating their historic mission and fallen wingmen.

    Doolittle Raiders join memorial wreath-laying

    The remaining Doolittle Raiders gathered at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force today to partake in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Doolittle Raider memorial in Memorial Park, followed by a flyover of B-25 aircraft.
  • Runners break at the start line of the 17th Annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 21, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. More than 9,000 runners participated in the evert. (U.S.Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

    17th Air Force Marathon kicked off at Wright-Patt

    Runners from across the country and around the world competed in the 2013 U.S. Air Force Marathon Sept. 21 here. Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander welcomed runners and spectators to the 17th annual event. "This year we have 15,000 participants in various races and over 2,500 runners participating with you
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