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April 27, 2018
Travel the world for free; how to fly space available from Wright-Patt

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wouldn’t it be great to be able to fly around the world for free? Space available flying makes it possible, but it’s important to know the rules in order to have an enjoyable traveling experience.Space-A flying into and out of Wright-Patterson is pretty much
April 26, 2018
445 AW C-17 participates in Thunder Over Louisville 2018

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing flies over the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, during Thunder Over Louisville 2018 on April 21, 2018. The Thunder over Louisville Air Show, this year estimated to draw more than 500,000 spectators, began in 1992 and serves as the annual
April 26, 2018
445th AW, 655th ISRG Airmen selected for promotion to major

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2018 Air Force Reserve Line and Non Line Major Promotion Selection Boards April 4, 2018. The boards selected more than 800 Citizen Airmen for promotion.
April 26, 2018
AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance
April 25, 2018
Written Communication to Officer Promotion Selection Boards Requirement Change Notification

Title 10 U.S.C. Section 14106 allows officers meeting a promotion selection board to submit written communication addressing any matter they want the board to consider while their record is being reviewed. Previously, Section 14106 required the letters to be submitted to the board no later than the
April 24, 2018
From tactical to strategic: Pittsburgh unit making the switch from C-130s to C-17s

The 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, is undergoing a significant mission change in order to meet the needs of the Air Force.The wing is converting from the tactical C-130 to the more strategic C-17 aircraft. While this is no minor task, the
April 23, 2018
Miller Testifies on AFR Budget

Reserve and Guard component senior leaders testified at the Senate Appropriations Committee’s subcommittee on Defense hearing on their FY19 budget issues and requests, April 17.SAC-D Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Vice Chairman Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) hosted the hearing to listen to resource
April 20, 2018
Motorcycle Safety Day: Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Riders from the Wright-Patterson area will learn ways to “keep the rubber side down” during Motorcycle Safety Day 2018 scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Base Theater and Commissary/Exchange parking lot.The phrase, referencing the
April 18, 2018
Severe Thunderstorms – prepare and be aware!

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On April 3, a severe thunderstorm moved across the area producing dangerous weather conditions resulting in the activation of a tornado warning and individuals on the installation to take shelter. The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes
April 18, 2018
Grill safely, whether with charcoal or gas

With warmer weather here, neighborhood back yards are filled with the aroma of food cooking on the grill. According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, three out five households owns gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals.