WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Air Force Marathon director, Brandon Hough, was awarded the Rising Star award at the 2020 Running USA Industry Conference in Las Vegas, Feb. 9. The Running USA Rising Star award recognizes a young professional in the sport who has demonstrated strong leadership, initiative, entrepreneurship and exceptional contributions early in their career. The award is intended to support and encourage the next g  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The chief of staff, U.S. Air Force announces the assignment of the following general officers: Brig. Gen. Michael A. Greiner, director, budget operations and personnel, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to director, financial management, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force   more

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tennessee, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: A monument to the longstanding relationship between Arnold Engineering Development Complex and the F100 engine now stands outside of the Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base. A static display of the engine was installed outside of the ETF in late 2019. This coincided with the 50th anniversary of the first operation at Arnold AFB involving the F100, which occurred on Dec. 18, 1969, in the T-4 eng  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The "Newcomers" feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step pre-employment and on-boarding process information, checklists, installation maps, pay an  more

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) toured the Springfield 178th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, and met with Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald and other military personnel to discuss ongoing efforts to continue funding and mission expansion opportunities. Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald serves as the base's first female commander. "I had a great visit today at the 178th in Springfield. This base provides  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: A new mobile application feature aims to make the onboarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across Air Force Materiel Command. The "Newcomers" feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step pre-employment and onboarding process information, checklists, installation maps, pay and benefits data, making the  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: On a rainy December afternoon, pilots are suiting up for their afternoon sorties. Among them is Col. Todd Hofford, a 27-year Air National Guard member and F-15 Eagle fighter pilot with more than 2,500 hours of flying under his belt. Although there have been many such days for Hofford, this one is significant. Three years of unyielding patience and perseverance have led up to this day: Hofford's first official flight sinc  more

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- Wright State University issued the following news: The Festival of Festival will celebrate the area's rich aviation history by partnering with the National Aviation Hall of Fame by including Enshrinement activities in this year's festival. The Festival of Flight and the National Aviation Hall of Fame will partner by including Hall of Fame Enshrinement activities in this year's festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, on the Wright State University campus. The Festival of Flight   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The plastic and reconstructive surgery team at Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC) has now performed its 50th microsurgical, free flap surgery - a highly specialized surgical procedure necessitating the use of a surgical microscope. This significant milestone was achieved as the team provided reconstructive surgery for a breast cancer survivor. The advanced reconstruction program, overseen by Ma  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Thrift Shop has announced it will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. the third Wednesday every month on a trial basis. Thrift Shop manager Beth Newberry said the new, additional sales hours will accommodate shoppers who may find it difficult to visit the shop during the day. "Our normal hours are challenging for some people, and we are trying to offer shopping hours for thos  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: In a base-wide exercise next Wednesday morning, Wright-Patt, Areas A and B, will go into full lock-down in response to an Active Shooter exercise scenario. "On the 26th of February at 8:30 in the morning, we are going to initiate an Active Shooter Exercise in Area A at building 110," said Garth Freund, 88th Air Base Wing exercise planner. "Wright-Patt Security Forces, Fire Department and Medical wil  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The "Newcomers" feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step pre-employment and on-boarding process information, checklists, installation maps, pay and benefits data, and   more