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

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 29 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: AFIT's annual Engineers Week activities moved to a virtual environment in 2021. The team curated a webpage of videos and activities to inspire middle and high school students by introducing them to real-world applications of engineering. Videos included an interactive tour of AFIT laboratories and a paper airplane hands-on activity teaching students about design of experiments and the scientific   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Daryl Mayer The Air Force Metrology and Calibration Division is using some unique mobile BB series High Energy Laser primary reference calorimeters to support Air Force Research Laboratory's national defense programs work on lasers. The HEL calibration supports the Laser Hardened Materials Evaluation Laboratory (LHMEL) of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufa  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Skyborg team conducted a two hours and thirty minutes flight test on June 24 of the Skyborg autonomy core system (ACS) aboard a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger tactical unmanned vehicle during the Orange Flag 21-2 Large Force Test Event at Edwards AFB, California. Skyborg is focused on demonstrating an open, modular ACS that can autonomously aviate, navigate, and communicate, and  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Brian Brackens The U.S. Air Force plans to make a digital replica of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in an effort to improve the sustainment and modernization of F-16s operating around the world. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's F-16 Program Office is sponsoring the project through a new contract with Wichita State University's National Institute of Aviation Research or NI  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: In May 2021, the NATO interoperability exercise Ramstein Ambition 21 made headlines about the successful execution of JIGSAW, a software package developed by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC) Detachment 12, also known as Kessel Run, used for planning tanker refueling missions. NATO purchased the software capability through Foreign Military Sales (FMS). It was a class  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news on July 2, 2021: The 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, had a change of command ceremony June 29. Col. Lindsay Droz stepped in as the new commander of the 78th ABW. She was the former 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group commander at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex. As the commander of the 78th ABW, Droz commands more than 2,700 personnel assigned to three groups, a communi  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