WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: In an effort to support the U.S. Air and Space Forces becoming a more data-informed organization, the Air Force Institute of Technology has launched a new on-line data analytics certificate program. "The Air Force is a data-driven organization, which requires technology, process, and people. Attracting and maintaining top talent is quintessential. We must develop talent from wit  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Students at the Air Force Institute of Technology rapidly developed a predictive modeling app called COVID-19 Health Assessment Dashboard (CHAD) to provide a centralized location for Air Force leadership to receive up-to-date pandemic information specifically tailored to military installations and the surrounding local areas. Four operations research graduate students, in respon  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated strategic plan identifying four key focus areas as the organization continues to ensure the Air and Space Forces remain ready to fly, fight and win today and into the future. "AFMC built the most powerful Air Force in the world and our nation still depends on us to build and power the Air Force of the future," states Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., AF  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate Learning Office teamed up with the Wright-Patterson Education and Training office June 19 to provide the "Emotional Intelligence - A Different Way of Being Smart" course virtually, paving the way for AFRL employees to learn remotely. Due to COVID-19, this professional development opportunity was originally canceled. However, the Sensor's  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory and Compass Technology Group signed a cooperative agreement for two projects that have direct impact on Air Force programs in advanced specialty materials. These projects provide much-needed diagnostic capability to be used in manufacturing and/or field measurements and maintenance. These technologies are key in developing novel inspection devices with high  more

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force (11th Wing) issued the following story: Col. Jason J. Lennen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group from Col. Vito S. Smyth during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 16. Col. Tyler R. Schaff, 316th Wing and JBA commander, presided over the ceremony to activate the new command. Schaff then transferred command from Smyth to Lennen. "There is no greater privilege or responsibility for an Air Force officer,  more

KENT, Ohio, July 17 -- Wright State University issued the following news: Wright State University researchers plan to partner with the Air Force Research Laboratory in collecting blood and saliva samples from people who may have COVID-19 antibodies. The sampling is part of a pilot study aimed at validating industry testing kits. The sampling of up to 4,526 participants over a 12-week period ending in September will occur at an off-campus location in Fairborn. It will follow strict disinfection  more