May 29, 2019 Air Force confirms Wright Patterson AFB to host F-35 support organization WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Outgoing Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson has confirmed the selection of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio to host the F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integrator (HPSI) Organization.The decision confirms completion of the strategic basing process
May 29, 2019 Recovery operations under way at Wright-Patt WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A total of 12 houses were deemed uninhabitable after a tornado swept through the Prairies at Wright Field housing area late on May 27. Working with the privatized housing contractor, base officials inspected all units to identify structural damage.
May 28, 2019 Housing area damaged by storm WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Approximately 150 homes in the Prairies at Wright Field housing area were damaged, some significantly, during the storm that passed through the Dayton area late on May 27.There has been one minor injury reported at this time. Base emergency response crews
May 24, 2019 Bunch to command AFMC Lt. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. will become the next commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
May 23, 2019 Air Force Research Laboratory demonstrates world’s first daytime free-space quantum communication enabled by adaptive optics Starfire Optical Range, N.M. – The Air Force Research Laboratory Starfire Optical Range (SOR) recently demonstrated quantum communication in daylight under conditions representative of space-to-Earth satellite links.“This is the world’s first such demonstration, integrating quantum communication
May 23, 2019 Need for speed: Air Force meets acquisition acceleration “Century Challenge” milestone The challenge to streamline and accelerate programs was put forth to the service’s acquisition community as the Air Force focuses on adversaries who are rapidly innovating.
May 23, 2019 AFRL communicates the impact of military technology at DOD Lab Day ARLINGTON, VA. – Scientists and engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory displayed advancements in 13 different technology areas at the Department of Defense Lab Day April 25, in the Pentagon center courtyard.This biennial event highlights the innovative research and development work led by
May 22, 2019 Leak: swift hiring makes early adoption possible HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will require managers to fast-track hiring for some vacant acquisition positions, said the AFLCMC senior functional for program managers at a town hall here May 16.Chris Leak, who is also director of acquisition excellence
May 22, 2019 Inspiring speakers, technologies welcome attendees to AFRL Inspire, Tech Expo DAYTON, Ohio – Seven people from Air Force Research Laboratory technology directorates across the country presented inspiring talks at the fourth AFRL Inspire event held May 16 at the Dayton Convention Center in front of more than 500 attendees.Sponsored by AFRL’s Learning Office, Inspire showcases
May 22, 2019 Wilson praises Airmen, expresses gratitude in farewell remarks reflecting on her tenure as Air Force secretary She praised the skill and dedication of Airmen while comparing lessons learned from gardening as a corollary for the qualities that make for good leaders and an effective Air Force secretary. You need a plan, she said; you need friends to help, meaning allies, and “as long as it’s safe, let people