WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Air Force Materiel Command, in conjunction with the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Program Management Office, will host a series of Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Town Hall briefings beginning Aug. 20. All AFMC civilian supervisors and personnel are encouraged to attend one of these events to learn more about AcqDemo and how th  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology Air Force Institute of Technology alumnus Dr. Michael Sherburne was awarded a U.S. Patent on July 9 for his innovative work titled "Article Comprising Bonded Substrate Comprising Nanocrystals and Method of Making and Using Same" (Patent No. US 12,031,074 B1) (https://patents.google.com/patent/US12031074B1/en). "This invention lays the f  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Christopher Rondeau assumed command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a ceremony on July 31, 2024. As AFIT's senior military leader, he is responsible for maintaining good order and discipline among approximately 1,800 active-duty faculty, staff and students. In addition to his commander d  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- With parents and senior leaders from the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in attendance, 28 student interns graduated from the Air Launched Cruise Missile Summer Training Program held here June 3-7, 2024. The program introduces high school students to real-world projects faced by the AFNWC Missile Sustainment Division and tasks them with learning job  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks during an all-call at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 13, 2024. During his visit, Allvin discussed Great Power Competition and how Air Force leaders are implementing major changes centered on they develop people, generate readiness, project power and develop integrated capabilities. (U.S. Air Force pho  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology Air Force Institute of Technology alumnus Dr. Michael Sherburne was awarded a U.S. patent on July 9 for his innovative work titled "Article Comprising Bonded Substrate Comprising Nanocrystals and Method of Making and Using Same" (Patent No. US 12,031,074 B1). "This invention lays the foundation for a strain-sensing nanomaterial-  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology Col. Christopher Rondeau assumed command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a ceremony on July 31, 2024. As AFIT's senior military leader, he is responsible for maintaining good order and discipline among approximately 1,800 active-duty faculty, staff and stud  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 17 -- Air University issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology Col. Christopher Rondeau assumed command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a ceremony on July 31, 2024. As AFIT's senior military leader, he is responsible for maintaining good order and discipline among approximately 1,800 active-duty faculty, staff and students. In addition to hi  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser has been busy since becoming the Command Chief for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in May 2024. In that time, he has toured several Center installations, spoken with groups of enlisted Airmen, reminding all Center members about their direct impact in ensuring the Air Force is ready to counter near-peer competitors. One of the Chi  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: HOUSTON (AFNS) -- The Honorable Alex Wagner, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted a quality-of-life fireside chat at the Air Force Sergeants Association Summit 2024 in Houston, Aug. 13. Each senior leader defined that the Department of  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: HOUSTON (AFNS) -- The Honorable Alex Wagner, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted a quality-of-life fireside chat at the Air Force Sergeants Association Summit 2024 in Houston, Aug. 13. Each senior leader defined that the Department of  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The 88th Force Support Squadron's annual Education Fair was held July 24, 2024, at the Wright-Patt Club. "Education is a mutually beneficial and reinforcing benefit," said Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing commander. "It can help our Airmen and our men and women working on the installation improve themselves and do their jobs better and also serve as a motivation for them to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: (This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to all MOAA Premium and Life members. Learn more about the magazine here; learn more about joining MOAA here.) They gave me a green uniform and black boots for my feet," country music artist Craig Morgan sang in his 2000 song "Paradise." "Eighteen and w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: DAYTON, OHIO Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a senior member of the House Committee on Armed Services, was joined by the Dayton Development Coalition in making an announcement regarding recent and future job growth at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). Congressman Turner held a press conference at the National Museum of the Air Force   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Military members and their families enjoy catered food during the Military Salute Picnic held at Centennial Park Aug. 9, 2024, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The annual event is sponsored by the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee and provided fun activities, free food and live entertainment for the base's military and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs) Susa  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center's Armament Directorate welcomed its new director Aug. 7 at a assumption of leadership ceremony. Col. Robert Lyons III took over as the new program executive officer for weapons and director of the unit. Lyons is responsible for the planning and execution of all life cycle activities for air-delivered munitions, i  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center's Armament Directorate welcomed its new director Aug. 7 at a assumption of leadership ceremony. Col. Robert Lyons III took over as the new program executive officer for weapons and director of the unit. Lyons is responsible for the planning and execution of all life cycle activities for air-delivered munitions, i  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. Developing mission ready Airmen for deployment to combat zones is the primary goal of the 5th Combat Communications Group Combat Readiness School at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. Tech. Sgt. Jerusala Stewart, back, 5th Combat Communication Support Squadron Combat Readiness School network transport instructor lead, teaches Air  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following newsletter on Aug. 9, 2024: On July 30th, the president signed our bill -- the All-American Flag Act -- into law. Until now, the flags flown at military installations and government buildings, and even the flags that, tragically, are given to families of fallen servicemembers, were not required to be completely made in America. They only had to use 50 percent American materials. That means that half of the materials in Am  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 P.M. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterr  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Senior Ariman Elizabeth Figueroa, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The 88th Force Support Squadron's annual Education Fair was held July 24, 2024, at the Wright-Patt Club. "Education is a mutually beneficial and reinforcing benefit," said Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing commander. "It can help our Airmen and our men and women working on the installation improve the  more