WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The 116th anniversary of powered flight will be observed Dec. 17, to honor the Wright brother's historic achievement. The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the Wright Brothers Memorial near Area B, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Col. Thomas Sherman, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, will host and provide opening remarks, along with representatives from the Dayton Aviation Heritage Nation  more