WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: In an effort to connect government and industry, and collaborate on mission requirements and technology solutions, the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, will host the annual Wright-Patterson Tech Expo Oct. 20. The event is free and will be held virtually. An online exhibit hall will be available  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: In its fourth year of operations and ninth cohort of students, the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) program continues to groom the next generation of Air Force and Space Force acquisition leaders. While the 12 week program is slightly different this year, with a virtual element, participants are still involved in an engaging program that combines academic coursework, team  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: With a focus rooted in the ability to sustain the mission and an eye towards long-term expansion and growth, the Air Force Materiel Command successfully executed a $67 billion portfolio in Fiscal Year 2020, ensuring operational mission success for our warfighters. "Our approach to this year was to build and execute a plan that would help us to strategically address challenges relat  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: With a focus rooted in the ability to sustain the mission, and an eye towards long-term expansion and growth, the Air Force Materiel Command successfully executed a $67 billion portfolio in fiscal year 2020, ensuring operational mission success for warfighters. "Our approach to this year was to build and execute a plan that would help us to strategically address challenges related to key requirement  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: The Combined Federal Campaign is the official workplace giving campaign of the federal government, allowing federal employees and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time to approved charities. This year's campaign runs from Sept. 21 to Jan. 15, 2021, under the theme of "Show Some Love: Be the Face of Change." Each week is dedicated to raising awareness for a speci  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: The Combined Federal Campaign is the official workplace giving campaign of the federal government, allowing federal employees and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time to approved charities. This year's campaign runs from Sept. 21 to Jan. 15, under the theme of "Show Some Love: Be the Face of Change."' Each week is dedicated to raising awareness for a specific c  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 20 scientists and engineers Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. for their outstanding career accomplishments during the 2020 Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. While the National Museum of the United States Air Force typically hosts a formal banquet for the winners, this year's event, a limited in-person gathering, will be livestreamed due to COVID-19.   more

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Work smarter, not harder - It is a mantra which captures the essence of the Air Force-wide "Rise of the Digital Wingman Award" competition. Two Robins Air Force Base members won first place in the category of "Best Robot - Operational Impact" for their "Wallwalker" entry. Ramey Channell and Alan Porter, both Information Technology specialists with the 78th Air Base Wing Communications Directorate, were rec  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news: Work smarter, not harder - It is a mantra, which captures the essence of the Air Force-wide "Rise of the Digital Wingman Award" competition. Two Team Robins members won first place in the category of "Best Robot - Operational Impact" for their "Wallwalker" entry. Ramey Channell and Alan Porter, Information Technology specialists, both with the 78th Air Base Wing Communications Directorate, were   more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 20 (TNSJou) -- The University of Illinois System Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news release: Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins and other micronutrients; along with a muscle-promoting compound known as HMB. Both groups improved in physica  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Fourteen no-cost courses are being offered by the 88th Air Base Wing's Education and Training Section Office via the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) environment from Oct. 26-30 during Virtual Focus Week. The theme for October is "Communication: Exchanging Information for Increased Understanding." "We have to continue to keep ourselves on point and sharp," said Michael King, hum  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was among the honorees Oct. 21 during Leadership Dayton's annual meeting. Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing commander, accepted the Program Partner of the Year Award on the installation's behalf. It recognizes WPAFB's commitment to the organization and Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. This year's event was held virtually via Zoom. Attendees  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's public health emergency has been extended through February in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the current operating environment and level of services will remain unchanged, the 88th Air Base Wing commander announced Oct. 21 during a Facebook Live town hall. Col. Patrick Miller said the installation would stay in Health Protection   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: With winter making its way toward Ohio, COVID-19 standing firm and flu season just around the corner, the Wright-Patterson Medical Center is implementing some changes to better serve its beneficiaries. Pharmacy operations Since March, the 88th Medical Group pharmacy has proven how innovative it can be. In order to continue to provide all benefits, the Kittyhawk Pharmacy will re  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Patrick Solberg's background as a member of the Air Force Materiel Command HQ Financial Management personnel group is coming in handy while he serves as the loaned executive for the 2020 Ohio Combined Federal Campaign, Dayton District. His efforts are paying off as results for the CFC campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and other federal entities in a nine-county area ar  more