WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski The Air Force Materiel Command released $5 million in funding for projects across the mission as it continues to drive towards the goals of the AFMC We Need. The projects, tied directly to command lines of effort, range from facilities and infrastructure improvements to information technology, dorm improvements, training tools and more. "Several hundred requirements, totaling over ha  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Caroline Clauson After more than a year of providing Teams support via the Commercial Virtual Remote environment to facilitate collaborative telework during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Defense will discontinue the digital tool starting June 15. The Air Force will switch exclusively to AFNet Teams for remote work in order to save on costs and meet cybersecurity standards, of  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Daryl Mayer Across the center, there are junior members getting involved to improve the overall sense of community and workplace environment for all AFLCMC members. There are several groups of Junior Force Councils representing interests for the base or unit, but they all are focused at professional development, team building and enhancing the esprit de corps. Membership is for   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Gina Marie Giardina Air Force Research Laboratory When Airmen are flying at 50,000 feet, they have to be prepared for every situation. And every piece of equipment that goes up with them must be able to function under the pressures of flight as well. At the Air Force Research Laboratory, ensuring pilots, air crews and all flight equipment can withstand various pressures, is one of the missions in the lab's  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 3 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: An AFRL researcher's early interest in the applications of math to real-world problems, inspired by a passionate high school teacher, set him on the path to a career in aeronautics and a need for speed. 1st Lt. Jonathan "Luke" Hill was raised by two parents who worked as pharmacists, so he was initially interested in medicine as a young student. Once he reached high school, though, his passion fo  more

WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: Three years ago one Whiteman Air Force Base Airman opened an email from Air Force Global Strike Command that opened the doors to one of the country's best private schools. Thanks to the AFGSC Force Development nuclear education programs, as of 2021, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Moenster, 509th Bomb Wing chief of safety, is now a Harvard University graduate. "When I saw Harvard offered a gradu  more

WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Whiteman Air Force Base (509th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: Three years ago one Whiteman Air Force Base Airman opened an email from Air Force Global Strike Command that opened the doors to one of the country's best private schools. Thanks to the AFGSC Force Development nuclear education programs, as of 2021, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Moenster, 509th Bomb Wing chief of safety, is now a Harvard University graduate. "When I saw Har  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Daryl Mayer Col. Jason E. Lindsey became the new Program Executive Officer and Director of the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, assuming leadership from Brig. Gen. Ryan Britton in a ceremony May 27 in the Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenney Hall. Lindsey has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General. Lt. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Military Deputy, Off  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By R.J. Oriez, The Community College of the Air Force held its spring graduation ceremony May 26 in the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base theater. Fifty-seven Airmen and Guardians earned associate degrees. But due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 18 were able to attend in person. Chief Master Sgt. Erik Robbins, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine's Occupational and Environmental Hea  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By W. Eugene Barnett The Air Force's Graduate Medical Education Program conferred degrees upon 71 Airmen during its annual spring residency graduation May 27 in a hangar at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. "You will be the next generation of medics to place your hands on tomorrow's heroes as you join a unique group of health care professionals caring for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Kimberly Gaither Soaring in as the fourth historical aircraft to be highlighted for the History and Heritage Race Series is the B-17 Flying Fortress, beginning July 1. As the second most produced bomber in United States Air Force history, the retired B-17 aircraft is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. The B-17 bomber was greatly relied on in Europe for the strategic bombin  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: In response to the current climate and hard work to regain ground in the COVID-19 battle, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander has directed the health protection condition upgrade to Alpha for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The action, effective at 8 a.m. June 2, recognizes the drop in new cases across the state and local area for the past six weeks. The incident rates have n  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: Based on the steady decline of new COVID cases over the past six weeks across the state of Ohio, Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, announced today that Wright-Patterson Air Force base has transitioned to Health Protection Condition level Alpha. For the month of May, the installation averaged less than one case per day; down from three cases per day in Apri  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By W. Eugene Barnett The 88th Civil Engineer Group has partnered with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry to develop and enhance operations across Wright-Patterson AFB. Environmental Branch managers have collaborated with ODNR over the last few years to plan, lay out and plant hundreds of trees on Areas A and B. "We have numerous ongoing enhancement projects tha  more