KENT, Ohio, Jan. 7 (TNSPer) -- Wright State University issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2022: By Bob Mihalek Madhavi Kadakia, Ph.D., has been appointed vice provost for research and innovation at Wright State University. Kadakia has served as interim vice provost for research since July 1. "Today, I am honored to remove the interim from her title and in recognition of the important role her position plays in establishing new directions and relationships for Wright State University to ann  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2022: By Brian Brackens The Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) recently provided a number of recommendations to senior U.S. Air Force leaders, outlining actions the service should consider as it develops the replacement for the E-4B Nightwatch fleet, also known as National Airborne Operations Center or NAOC. Currently in the very early stages of development, the S  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2022: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski Air Force Materiel Command A new year brings the opportunity to set fresh goals in all aspects of life. For 2022, why not aim one of those goals towards growing professionally? Applications for Academic Year 23 of Civilian Developmental Education open on Jan. 18, 2022, and the time is now to start preparing applications. "CDE is fant  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2022: By Katie Scott Instructors from the Air Force Institute of Technology's Civil Engineer School provided on-site consultation to develop a base master plan for the 65th Air Base Group at Lajes Field in September 2021. "Lajes did not have a base planner and were tasked to deliver a 're-imagined' 1-year and 5-year master plan to USAFE to support strategic decisions on the future of   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2022: By Capt. Erin Recanzone AFIT Education with Industry Fellow at SpaceX "The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn't have a space program," said Larry Niven, science fiction writer. Fortunately, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has developed a Double Asteroid Redirection Test, humanity's first planetary defense test, in an effort to prevent humans from meetin  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2022: AFIT alum Dr. Steven Rogers (M.S. Electrical Engineering, 1981) is a recipient of the 2021 Presidential Rank Award - Distinguished Senior Professional category by the Office of Personnel Management. Distinguished rank recipients are recognized for sustained extraordinary accomplishment, and receive a cash award of 35 percent of their base salary. Only one percent of the career SES  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 3, 2022: By SMSgt Elise Redziniak First Sergeant What makes you feel a sense of purpose and passion while serving in your organization? In a recent study, 57% of younger Americans said when developing their career priorities, the most important is to do work that is enjoyable and meaningful as this is what keeps them most engaged. Having a sense of purpose within the  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Jan. 5, 2022: Want to know how many aircraft tires or satellites are in Department of the Air Force asset inventory? The Integrated Logistics System - Supply or ILS-S has the answer. ILS-S is a modern Logistics Information Technology (LogIT) Defense Business System (DBS) capability that supports Department of the Air Force active-duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve oper  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2022: By Brian Brackens Aircrew from the 2nd Bomb Wing operating a B-52 Stratofortress, traveled to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last month, to meet with members of the B-52 Program Office team. The visit was a chance for the program office to see the bomber up close, and engage with the aircrew. "Partnering with the 2nd Bomb Wing leadership, we wanted to bring a B-52  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2022: By Patrick Foose Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office What started in an Air Force Academy classroom could end up benefiting women worldwide, thanks to the Air Force Research Laboratory's Edison Grant Program. An Edison Grant also is allowing a young AFRL scientist-in-uniform to lead experiments with a material that may improve the performance of power switches.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following report in December 2021 entitled "In Situ Absorption Synchrotron Measurements, Predictive Modeling, Microstructural Analysis, and Scanning Probe Measurements of Laser Melted Ti-6al-4v Single Tracks For Additive Manufacturing Applications". The report was written by Nicholas Derimow, Jake T. Benzing, Jason P. Killgore and Nikolas Hrabe of the Applied Chemicals and Materials  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) has been appointed to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence which went into effect Saturday. This appointment is historic because it marks the first time ever that the U.S. Representative for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has assumed a leadership role for a national security committee. This appointment will allow Rep. Turner to   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2022: By Christopher Warner 88th Air Base Wing Wright-Patterson Air Force Base transitioned to Health Protection Condition Delta on Friday, with a public health emergency in effect as of noon, due to rising numbers of confirmed COVID-19 "omicron" cases. "The Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are our No. 1 priority, and we take every precaution necessary to pro  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2022: By Darrius Parker 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Wright-Patterson Air Force Base remains in Health Protection Condition Charlie, but rising numbers are "alarming enough" that the threat level could soon be elevated, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander said Jan. 5. Col. Patrick Miller addressed the base on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVI  more