WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Brian Brackens In one of the largest modernization efforts in U.S. Air Force history, 608 F-16s - comprised of Blocks 40 and 50 - will undergo up to 22 modifications designed to improve lethality and ensure the fourth-generation fighter remains effective in meeting current and future threats. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorat  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Shireen Bedi Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs While the nation is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitals and other facilities across the country are still reeling. At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 1,000 U.S. Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard medics are serving in civilian hospitals, care facilities, and other public institutions. The Air For  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command recently hosted its first Cross Cultural Mentoring Panel with the goal to inspire and motivate individuals to seek diverse mentoring relationships as they grow in their careers. Coinciding with the annual Black History Month Observance, the virtual event featured a panel of Black leaders from across the command, including Alp  more

KENT, Ohio, March 1 (TNSOps) -- Wright State University issued the following news: Almost 100 Wright State University students learned about working for the government and defense industry at the Demystify Career Opportunities in Government and Defense luncheon on Feb. 22 in the Student Union Endeavour Room. Hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business, the event featured a discussion by four panelists with ties to Wright State who are now influential leaders in the government and defense commun  more