WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 12 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Katie Scott Air Force Institute of Technology faculty member Dr. Brian Lunday received the 2023 Outstanding Scientist and Engineer Educator of the Year Award. This award recognizes the efforts and achievements of the top Air Force instructor in science and engineering fields whose contributions and performance best characterize the principles of excellence in science and engineering education  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Joe Danielewicz, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs Is the F-16 a Falcon or a Viper? Did the plane's "first" flight take place during a taxi run in January 1974 or at an intentional test the next month? While these lighthearted debates continue with F-16 fans and flyers, there's little disagreement about the fighter's fearsome abilities. And this year, there's  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Shireen Bedi, Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs When Lt. Gen. Robert Miller became the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General in 2021, he committed to building and nurturing personal connections within the Air Force Medical Service. His priority was to ensure the AFMS remained the greatest ready medical force in world. Now, with his retirement ceremony in sight, Miller reflecte  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you considering having children? If you're trying to get pregnant, but haven't been able to, you may have questions about how TRICARE can help. "If you're struggling to conceive, it's important to find out what might be causing you or your partner to struggle with infertility," said Elan Green, chief of the Medical Benefits and Reimbursement Bran  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Daniel Peterson, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine assumed responsibility as 88th Air Base Wing command chief from Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales during a change of responsibility ceremony June 11 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Col. Dustin Richards, 88 ABW and installation commander, pres  more