WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: Around 140 Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 445th Airlift Wing returned from a two-month deployment Jan. 4 that began in October 2023 when they prepped and deployed in under 72 hours as part of the wing's first C-17 force element mobilization. The Airmen, along with four of the wing's C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, transported cargo, personnel and humanitarian aid to various locations, maintained  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command is revitalizing its expanded command sponsorship program to better support the transition of both uniformed and civilian Airmen into organizational units. Sponsorship plays a key role in newcomer acculturation and has positive impacts on mission. "Effectively on-boarding new team members is a p  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: By Bradley Hicks, AEDC Public Affairs Victims of sexual assault may often find themselves unsure of where they can turn, what they can do and who they can approach to get the help necessary to heal. At Arnold Air Force Base, a new office has been established to assist those needing such help. The Sexual Assault Prevention Response, or SAPR, program office is located in Room B109 of Building 1  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: Around 140 Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 445th Airlift Wing returned from a two-month deployment Jan. 4 that began in October 2023 when they prepped and deployed in under 72 hours as part of the wing's first C-17 force element mobilization. The Airmen, along with four of the wing's C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, transported cargo, personnel and humanitarian aid to various locations, maintained  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command is revitalizing its expanded command sponsorship program to better support the transition of both uniformed and civilian Airmen into organizational units. Sponsorship plays a key role in newcomer acculturation and has positive impacts on mission. "Effectively on-boarding new team members is a p  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Capt Bernard Mutz, R-EGI Program Manager, AFLCMC WNX/PNT PO As part of the Agile Combat Support Directorate's continuing efforts to field technology needed for the high-end fight on relevant timelines, the Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI) Program--a robust and flexible government-owned, modular open architecture for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems for military  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Winter weather may impact reporting procedures and operating hours for base personnel. The most accurate weather information for Wright-Patt will be available at www.wpafb.af.mil and the snow hotline: 937-656-SNOW (7669). If a decision for early release is made during normal duty hours, it is sent to all base organizations through phone calls, email, text messaging and pop-up m  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 4 -- Marian University issued the following news: By Glendal Jones The match between Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine students and military hospitals is a testament to the dedication and unique skill set the class of 2024 brings to their service. Their journey started with rigorous academic training, where they excelled in the medical sciences and embraced the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person. Family and friends watched with pr  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Lisa M. Riley, National Museum of the United States Air Force The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has completed installation of a new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force's enlisted personnel. The Enlisted Force Exhibit is the museum's newest permanent exhibit and honors the highly skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force that has been the backbone of daily operations of the U.S. Department of   more

KENT, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Wright State University issued the following news: The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business has introduced a new administrative structure designed to promote the sharing of knowledge and best practices to accelerate innovation in business education. The new structure also aims to foster engagement between businesses, faculty, staff and students to ensure the college's curriculum remains aligned with the latest business practices. The Raj Soin College of B  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command Whether individuals want to grow functional expertise or hone leadership skills for the future, the Department of the Air Force Civilian Development Academic Year 2025 has a program for everyone. Air Force Materiel Command civilians are encouraged to start now to prepare for the upcoming Civilian Development application cycle  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: By Bradley Hicks, AEDC Public Affairs Victims of sexual assault may often find themselves unsure of where they can turn, what they can do and who they can approach to get the help necessary to heal. At Arnold Air Force Base, a new office has been established to assist those needing such help. The Sexual Assault Prevention Response, or SAPR, program office is located in Room B109 of Building 1  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Lt. Col. Jason Fields, Air Force Institute of Technology On a crisp fall Saturday morning, 22 students from the Air Force Institute of Technology's Joint Intermediate Cyberspace Operations Course arrived at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for a tour specifically curated for them. Led by volunteer museum docent Mike Ries, the students embarked on a 90-minute walking   more