Nov. 8, 2023 Wright-Patt man completes hike of Appalachian Trail This past summer, the Air Force retiree and longtime 88th Civil Engineer Squadron member made a final push through the arduous “100-mile wilderness” to wrap up his nearly 2,200-mile hike from Amicalola Falls and Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the stony heights of Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak.
Nov. 2, 2023 Be a doer, make a difference for all that matters “The other path leads to doing things that are truly significant for the Air Force, but the rewards will quite often be a kick in the stomach because you may have to cross swords with the party line on occasion. You can’t go down both paths, you have to choose. …To be or to do, that is the
Oct. 19, 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn ways to help a friend experiencing domestic abuse There are steps that anyone can take if they suspect a friend is being abused or witness someone being abused.
Oct. 17, 2023 Energy Action Month: Smart choices benefit both you and the planet October is Energy Action Month, and one of the most pressing reasons to conserve energy is its impact on the environment.
Sept. 16, 2023 2023 Air Force Marathon: top finishers The 2023 Air Force Marathon drew more than 8,500 competitors Sept. 15-16.
June 22, 2023 AFRL leads USSF Continuous Fitness Assessment study The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is conducting a two-year voluntary study with Guardians to assess the use of wearable fitness devices that measure physical activity. The study, which began enrollment in May 2023, is part of the U.S. Space Force’s Continuous Fitness Assessment, or CFA,
May 17, 2023 Six Wright-Patt firefighters decorated for life-saving efforts Six firefighters assigned to the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base received medals for their life-saving efforts in the line of duty during a ceremony at the base’s fire station, May 10.
April 27, 2023 Airmen, Guardians can ‘reach out’ for free legal representation Uniformed Airmen and Guardians facing legal or administrative trouble have resources available to assist them with advice and counsel through the Office of the Area Defense Counsel.
Feb. 2, 2023 AFRL stands up new Civic Leader Program The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, established a new Civic Leader Program, or CLP, to build a group of informed and well-connected advocates that advises and collaborates with AFRL leadership and provides connections between civic leader communities and the public.
July 6, 2022 Aerospace Vehicle Survivability Facility set to meet anticipated National Defense Strategy demands The new National Defense Strategy set to be released later this year will focus on the building of a more lethal military force, the strengthening of U.S. alliances while establishing new partnerships, and reforming the way the Department of Defense does business to accomplish its objectives.The