BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 25 (TNSper) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Jama Green After 52 years with Virginia Tech, Joseph Schetz, the Fred. D. Durham Endowed Chair in the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, has announced plans to retire this summer. Throughout his distinguished career, Schetz has provided outstanding editorial work, exceptional service through professional societies, and notable service to civic organizations and Virginia Tech stud  more

DAYTON, Ohio, June 24 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 24, 2022: Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) secured $29 million for a new School Age Child Care Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the House Armed Services Committee 57-1. In addition to funding for the center, Turner increased President Biden's defense budget, secured funding for critical innovative technologies and improve  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Louis T. Vance, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs As we enter this season of change and the anniversary of my first year as deputy director, I reflect on some of my experiences here at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, especially with those with leadership. Let's just call these a few leadership lessons from some stellar Airmen leaders. The stellar airmen I am referring to inc  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Capt. Rachel Ingram, 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Three 87th Aerial Port Squadron Airmen currently deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, are using 3D printers to solve operational shortfalls in their spare time. The Airmen are assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and working in the aerial port during the duty day. When they have downtime, the trio meets in one of two  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Joshua Joslyn, NGAAW Program Manager A team of Air Force weapons experts used innovation and digital tools to shave a year off a potential 15-month production delay in the service's Next Generation Area Attack Weapon. The Munitions Sustainment Division, Hill Air Force Base, built a new plan to accelerate test results for aging platforms along with surveillance, performance and   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command has released $8 million in support of multiple innovation initiatives across the enterprise. The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission. The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Materiel Command has released $8 million in support of multiple innovation initiatives across the enterprise. The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission. "All of the projects that were funded have a direct impac  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, June 24 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: By Bradley Hicks, AEDC Public Affairs Col. Randel J. Gordon assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex as the 32nd commander during a Change of Command ceremony June 16 in the Aircraft Test Support Facility at Arnold Air Force Base. Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, Air Force Test Center commander, presided over the ceremony which was attended by the Gordon's guests, nationa  more

DAYTON, Ohio, June 24 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 24, 2022: Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) secured $29 million for a new School Age Child Care Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the House Armed Services Committee 57-1. In addition to funding for the center, Turner increased President Biden's defense budget, secured funding for critical innovative technologies and improve  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Louis T. Vance, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs As we enter this season of change and the anniversary of my first year as deputy director, I reflect on some of my experiences here at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, especially with those with leadership. Let's just call these a few leadership lessons from some stellar Airmen leaders. The stellar airmen I am referring to inc  more