WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 2 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: In the fall of 2019, the Air Force Institute of Technology launched an on-line data analytics certificate program designed to aid the U.S. Air and Space Forces in becoming more data-informed organizations. The five-course sequence focuses on enabling Airmen and Guardians to use and understand data analysis applications and tools and covers topics such as database design and management, machine lea  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 (TNSRes) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: Henry Carscadden is expanding his horizons, both as a member of the U.S. Space Force and as a computer science researcher. Carscadden, who graduated from the University of Virginia in May, received a Louis T. Rader Undergraduate Research Award, given by the School of Engineering's Department of Computer Science, for his work at UVA's Biocomplexity Institute, where scientists use mathema  more

KENT, Ohio, July 2 (TNSOps) -- Wright State University issued the following news on July 1, 2021: Sounds of explosions, circular saws cutting through plywood and buzzing of UAV's filled the air during a live training at Wright State University's Calamityville on June 23. Government agencies from across the region, including the F.B.I., Ohio Department of Health, Ohio National Guard 52 CST, Ohio Department of Transportation UAS Center, and bomb squads from Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus and th  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Communications Group) issued the following news: By Col. Ivan Herwick Change can be hard, but the Air Force has challenged us to not shy away from preparing ourselves for the future. I want to discuss one change coming to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Effective late spring 2022, we will deactivate the 88th Communications Group. This will end a nearly 28-year history for the organization and represents one of the 88th Air Base W  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Caroline Clauson Effective July 1, Col. Charles Barkhurst will assume the role of 88th Air Base Wing vice commander. Barkhurst joins the team from the Pentagon in Washington, where he served as senior military assistant to the Office of the Secretary of Defense Comptroller. He replaces Col. Michael Phillips, who transitions to his next assignment at Air Force Materiel Command. "I'm lo  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Security Forces Squadron) issued the following news: Modern conflicts have proven it doesn't take multi-million-dollar jet aircraft and smart bombs to cause significant damage. Stopping it also requires more than advanced technology. A vigilance is needed on everyone's part, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel. Combine war-fighting ability to employ cost- and mission-effective drones in combat with the popularity o  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Inspector General's Office offers a safe, private and confidential setting where anyone can discuss personal or professional concerns. Whether the situation involves someone in the chain of command, an 88th Air Base Wing staff agency or base service provider, the IG can help provide options and recommendations to resolve your issues. The Inspector Genera  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Caroline Clauson As Col. Michael Phillips, departing vice commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, gathered plaques and picture frames from his desk, the leader finished his two-year term as one who spent as much time supporting his team and Airmen outside the office as possible, all the while redirecting credit to the community he said kept him flying. Despite his selection as vice command  more