WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded multiple indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California; Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Palmdale, California. These initial awards will establish a ve  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded multiple indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to The Boeing Co., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. These initial awards will establish a vendor pool that will continue to compete for up to $400 million in subsequent delivery orders in support of the Skybo  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory's coatings and corrosion teams are dedicated to providing the latest state-of-the art coating systems for aerospace products to enable the warfighter to safely and effectively conduct operations while protecting Air Force and Department of Defense assets. Currently, hexavalent chromium is the go-to for corrosion protection material. However, it is a compound that is  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule (14 CFR 71), published in the Federal Register July 24, entitled: "Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Revocation of Class E Airspace, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Multiple Ohio Towns". The rule was issued by Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 5, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporat  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: From July to September 2020, Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing researchers will launch sample collection for a new research study evaluating emerging testing methodologies for detecting past and present COVID-19 infections. Researchers will collect blood and saliva samples from up to 4,100 volunteers over an eight-week period to estimate prevalence of antibodies and   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: The effects of the COVID-19 virus is far reaching country-wide. Everyday life has been upended and replaced by a new normal. For now. On the frontlines of the fight at Wright-Patterson AFB are professionals from the 88th Medical Group, who work to ensure the workforce is protected and the mission can be executed. These dedicated doctors and specialists are constantly monitoring the situa  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) selected the D'Azzo Research Library for the 2019 Federal Library/Information Centers of the Year award in the large library/information center category. The award recognizes the many innovative ways that federal libraries fulfill the information demands of the government, business, and scholarly communities. The D'Azzo Research Library, a joint effort betw  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded multiple indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to The Boeing Co., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc., and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. These initial awards will establish a vendor pool that will continue to compete for up to $400 million in subsequent delivery   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory's Coatings and Corrosion Teams are dedicated to providing the latest state-of-the art coating systems for aerospace products to enable the warfighter to safely and effectively conduct operations while protecting Air Force and Department of Defense assets. Currently, Hexavalent Chromium is the go-to for corrosion protection material. However, it is highly to  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2021: "I am proud that we were able to come together to create a strong bipartisan bill to support our troops and provide necessary funding to keep our country safe. "There are major wins I was able to include in this bill, particularly $58.5 million in funding for military construction projects at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; moderniz  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) vowed to continue fighting for Ohio priorities as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) moves ahead in the legislative process. Brown opposed the Senate version of the bill because it includes a dangerous GOP provision that would allow President Trump to shorten the amount of time to conduct a nuclear test, but will continue fighting to improve the bill as the Senate and   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that the Senate-passed FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes $35 million for an Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) project at Wright-Patt. The ERCIP funds projects that improve the energy resilience and energy and water efficiency at DOD installations. This intelligence facility central utility plant project at Wright-Patt w  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Senate passage of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes his bipartisan amendment to support cybersecurity initiatives between the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. academic institutions. Specifically, this amendment would require DOD to report on their efforts to work with consortia of academic researchers in the development of cyber  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised the Senate passage of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes language enabling United States Military Museums to accept gifts of real property that have a specific name attached to the donation. The legislation will now need to be conferenced with the version passed by the House of Representatives. "I applaud the Senate for passing this impor  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. "Let me assure you that as you step into this role, you are ready," said Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander of AFMC, in his opening remarks to the attendees. "Lead. You set the tone. You are the example your Airmen are   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: Chief Master Sgt. Jason Q. Shaffer has been selected as the new 88th Air Base Wing command chief at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and will begin his official duties July 21. Shaffer, who has been serving as the security forces manager, 6th Security Forces Squadron, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida, will replace Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Arbona, who is retiring with almost 30 years of service.  more