Nov. 24, 2020 Airmen respond to distressed teen on overpass, potentially saving life On Nov. 18, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Staton was headed to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to begin his workday at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Little did he know the actions he took before reaching the base’s gate would mean he potentially saved someone’s life. Little did he know a
Nov. 13, 2020 COVID-19 measures more important than ever WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Public health officials recommend continuing to be vigilant in following all approved Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state Department of Health prevention measures for COVID-19.“WPAFB personnel should be a beacon in the community and set an
May 11, 2020 World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters At the Air Force Test Center’s Landing Gear Test Facility located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, engineers have developed a new, one-of-a-kind test capability that can identify, characterize and classify tire wear under realistic operational conditions—saving thousands per tire over the
Dec. 26, 2019 Air Force studies fatigue, sleep to enhance readiness Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip Airmen and their leadership with crucial data to ensure that Airmen are getting the necessary rest to maximize mission execution.A team of
Nov. 5, 2019 Air Force tests plasma reactor to degrade, destroy PFOS, PFOA WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Civilian researchers completed a two-week field demonstration here using an innovative plasma technology to degrade and destroy perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid, known as PFOS and PFOA, in groundwater.This was the first field demonstration
Sept. 5, 2019 Passion for fitness drives AFIMSC colonel As an Air Force Academy cadet, Yvonne Spencer hated running. Now – 14 marathons, 15 sprint/Olympic-distance triathlons, 10 half-ironman triathlons and 7 Ironman triathlons later – she says her passion for the challenge of training and competing has helped her become a better Airman and leader.
July 3, 2019 Rapid acquisition leads to rapid success for Air Force small business partner Rapid success in contracting has earned Air Force representatives an invite to the opening of the Nasdaq Stock Market July 3 in New York City.
July 1, 2019 AFRL puts new technologies into space aboard world’s most powerful launch vehicle The rocket carried 24 experimental satellites into space, including the Green Propellant Infusion Mission spacecraft, which enables the first ever on-orbit demonstration of the AFRL developed Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-toxic Propellant.
Jan. 8, 2019 Squadron innovation funds drive 3D runway surface scanning, re-creation effort An innovative effort at the Landing Gear Test Facility at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,Ohio, aims to improve the way the Air Force evaluates the impact of runway friction on aircraft tire wear.Air Force Materiel Command allocated more than $4.6 million in Squadron Innovation Funds in fiscal year
Oct. 18, 2018 USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams.