WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The annual celebratory Charity Fair and Campaign Kickoff supporting the Combined Federal Campaign, Dayton District, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at Wright State University's Nutter Center. The kickoff is open to all Department of Defense, federal, U.S. Postal Service and Veterans Affairs employees. The event will include more than 70 charitable organization booths with information, su  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Fireworks and rain marked the start of the 23rd annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, featuring more than 13,000 runners from all states, all ages and all ranks. The Air Force Marathon is actually a host of fitness and family events, including a 1K kid's race, a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, with rain delaying the start of the 10K, full and half marathons. Fireworks were also added to t  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: The Air Force today unveiled AF Explore, a new opportunity call for capability ideas that advance the transformational component of the AF Science and Technology (S&T) 2030 strategy. With this nationwide call, the Air Force is seeking disruptive ideas that can create remarkable new capabilities for the future force. "This call is intended as a catalyst to transform our capabili  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- The Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate issued the following news: The AFRL Fellows program recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers in research achievements, technology development and transition achievements, or program and organizational leadership. Individuals selected for this honor represent the top 0.3 percent of AFRL's professional technical staff and join an elite professional cadre. The Mate  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: For six years, the Air Force Research Laboratory's Sensors Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has held a 9/11 commemoration event honoring those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks and in the global War on Terror since that day. This year's events, organized by Dan Koranek and Ryan Gilbert, began the morning of Sept. 11 in the circle in front of Bldg. 620, Area B, with a very p  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: How many Airmen does it take to change a cargo aircraft tire? Too many, said J.D. Bales, Air Force Research Laboratory and Junior Force Warfighter Operations, or JFWORX, team member from the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. The 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, part of the Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California, who maintains the U. S. Air Force's largest aircraft, the C-5  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: In an effort to field sensor technology faster, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Engineering Directorate recently held a PlugTest event which drew a variety of companies and other U.S. Department of Defense organizations from across the country. The event allowed companies to showcase and demonstrate their plug-in hardware circuit cards which could potentially be used in a chassis box w  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Facility quality and Information Technology infrastructure topped the list of concerns identified through the Air Force Materiel Command's AFMC We Need initiative, now in the survey analysis and implementation stage. The command-wide study launched by Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., AFMC commander, shortly after he took command in May, aims to identify ways to best posture the command to meet the demands  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Facility quality and information technology infrastructure topped the list of concerns identified through the Air Force Materiel Command's AFMC We Need initiative, now in the survey analysis and implementation stage. The command-wide study launched by Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. shortly after he took command in May, aims to identify ways to best posture the command to meet the demands of the National  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Registration for the first Focus Week of fiscal 2019-20, scheduled for Oct. 21-25 at the 88th Air Base Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, will continue from now until the day before each course is held. This Focus Week iteration spotlights performance improvement for both the individual and organization. A wide variety of class subjects will be conducted throughout the week, making it possible   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Reserve Personnel Center issued the following news: It wasn't so long ago, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein half-jokingly conceded, that the only time he experienced the liberating euphoria of a "runner's high" were the days when he wasn't training. But there he was Sept. 21, toeing the starting line on a muggy, heavy day waiting for the gun to launch him on his first-ever Air Force half marathon. By the   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: It wasn't so long ago, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein half-jokingly conceded, that the only time he experienced the liberating euphoria of a "runner's high" were the days when he wasn't training. But there he was Sept. 21, toeing the starting line on a muggy, heavy day waiting for the gun to launch him on his first-ever Air Force half marathon. By the time he finished 13.1 miles l  more

FORT LEE, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: The following contracts with a value of over $7 million were awarded last week and will be administered by the Defense Contract Management Agency. The agency currently manages approximately 350,000 contracts with an overall total value of $5.2 trillion. The agency also currently authorizes $678.4 million in contractor payments per business day. AIR FORCE Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, Sacramen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news story: The newly stood-up Defense Security Cooperation University, aimed squarely at creating, training and certifying a professional community from the Defense Department's security cooperation workforce, will spend the next 24 months ensuring that some 20,000 personnel get the most basic level certification in their career field. Defense officials -- including John C. Rood, undersecretary of defense for policy,   more

SCHRIEVER AFB, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force (50th Space Wing) issued the following news: Five Schriever Airmen participated in the 23rd annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 21. More than 13,000 runners from all states, ages and ranks came out to run in various events, including a 1K kid's race, a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K runs. Although there was a rain delay for the 10K, full and half marathons, Schriever Airmen persevered.  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Fireworks and rain marked the start of the 23rd annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Sept. 21, featuring more than 13,000 runners from all states, all ages and all ranks. The Air Force Marathon is a host of fitness and family events, including a 1K kid's race, a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, with rain delaying the start of the 10K, full and half maratho  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: For the last 29 years the Federal Government has celebrated Energy Action Month. Secretary of the Air Force Installations, Environment and Energy actively embraces this program. EAM supports the SAF vision to increase mission capability and readiness in pursuit of the USAF global mission. SAF challenges its leaders to champion projects that optimize the use of aviation fuel, encouraging Airmen to m  more