WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Missouri, March 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Whiteman Air Force Base is home to some of the most ground breaking and advanced aviation technology in the world. It's also home to some of the world's sharpest Airmen. Capt. (Dr.) Joseph Sharp, 509th Medical Group flight surgeon, earned the Air Force Global Strike Command's Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year award for innovative ideas, techniques, and dedication to dynamic patient care. "The award  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: We are experiencing challenging times across the globe, as the impacts of COVID-19 continue to grow and change each day. These times are unlike anything I have experienced in my career, and the uncertainty of tomorrow due to this global pandemic impacts us all. Responding to COVID-19 continues to drive much of our time and attention, both as a command and as a nation. We are working hard at all lev  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Materiel Command will host an online, virtual STEM hiring fair Thursday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT, to fill multiple science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the enterprise. The event will provide an opportunity for hiring officials and qualified candidates to connect directly via an interactive, on-line platform to fill immediate, critical vacancies as we  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: In his new role as AFRL's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Timothy Bunning says his main goal is to serve as an ambassador for the scientists and engineers (S&Es) by advocating on their behalf and ensuring they have a corporate voice. "I want to do everything I can from a workforce development perspective to open doors for them," Bunning said. Timothy Sakulich, the director of AFRL's Materials   more

SCHRIEVER AFB, Colorado, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force's 50th Space Wing issued the following news: The 50th Space Wing hosted its first ever Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training March 11 - 16 in the Schriever Air Force Base Auditorium. The wing is the first in the United States Space Force and second in the Department of the Air Force certified to host the training. Jessica Ditson, 50th SW violence prevention integrator, training host. Earned her credentials, Ditson through a week-l  more

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (460th Space Wing) issued the following news: Two Buckley Air Force Base housing residents were confirmed positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), after samples were sent and tested by health officials at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. One resident is a spouse who was ordered by the installation commander to self-isolate late last week. The other resident is the first service member to test positive at Buckley AFB. Both indiv  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base) issued the following news: On Tuesday, the Wright-Patterson Medical Center limited entry to the medical facility in order to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors, designating only two entry points. The two entry points allow staff the opportunity to institute precautionary screening for patients, staff and visitors before entering. As new procedures have been implemented, patients sho  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: Due to the implementation of Health Protection Condition Charlie, the Wright Patterson Veterinary Treatment Facility has changed hours of operation and operating procedures. The clinic is now open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and closed for lunch, noon until 1 p.m. Appointments will continue to be scheduled for health certificates, prescription management support, rabies compl  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: When faced with eminent danger, no one has to think twice about what to do next. Get away from it! But what if you are in a confined space and maybe not even aware of the danger? That's a very real possibility faced daily by maintenance technicians every time they go to work inside an aircraft's fuel tank. Doing periodic maintenance or repairing components like fuel pumps, wiring or certain wing s  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: An individual working at Wright-Patterson AFB has been evaluated by health care professionals and resulted in the first confirmed case of COVID-19 we have from among base personnel. "This is our first confirmed case," said Col. Thomas Sherman, 88th Air Base Wing commander. "The continued safety and well-being of the Wright-Patterson community is my top priority. We are working   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: In an effort to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of all base personnel and members of our communities, base officials formed a COVID-19 Incident Command Center (ICC) March 23 at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. Led by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Hui Ling Li, base Public Health Officer, as the incident commander, and advised by b  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: The 88th Medical Group has identified that two more individuals for a total of three have tested positive for COVID-19 on Wright-Patterson. We wish those members of the community who test positive a safe recovery. Moving forward, as new cases are identified, our new tracker will be updated. For every new case the following four actions will always be accomplished. 1. The lead  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: A resource group for female scientists and engineers is growing across the Air Force Research Laboratory research community. The Air Force Women in Science and Engineering, or AFWiSE, is a recently-formed resource group that brings together women to promote and foster achievement, advancement, and success within the AFRL research environment. "AFWiSE membership grew from 114 members in October 201  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: "Effective immediately and until further notice, the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base recycling center will be implementing the following new pick-up procedures," according to Raymond F. Baker, Chief, Environmental Branch, 88th Civil Engineer Group, Installation Management Division, Environmental Management Branch. Baker stated, "All pick-up requests will be individually evaluated with the goal in mi  more