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Tipoffs for Dayton, Ohio (Wright Patterson) Newsletter for Sunday September 14, 2025 ( 11 items )  

655 ISRW Leaders gather at Nellis AFB for Annual Leadership Event
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 655 ISRW Leaders gather at Nellis AFB for Annual Leadership Event * * Published Sept. 11, 2025 * By Maj. Wilson Wise * 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and first sergeants from the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing gathered Sept. 8-11 for the wing's Annual Leadership E  more

76th ABDR brings battle damage repair to REFORPAC
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * 76th ABDR brings battle damage repair to REFORPAC * Members of the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group's Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Flight brought their battle damage repair skills to bear in Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025. The exercise, known as REFORPAC, held July 10 - Aug. 8, was a large-scale exercise encompassing all branches of the Defense Department, along wi  more

Aerial networking capability gets lethal upgrade
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Aerial networking capability gets lethal upgrade * An Air Force aerial networking capability being developed to support the DAF BATTLE NETWORK has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its lethality. Phalanx Griffon is an advanced, open architecture, aerial networking system of systems in development meant to provide aircrews and commanders with mission-critical d  more

Air Force, Space Force join federal push to modernize IT service delivery, strengthen readiness
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force, Space Force join federal push to modernize IT service delivery, strengthen readiness * The Department of the Air Force is aligning with a new federal initiative to overhaul how government services are designed and delivered, a move leaders say will sharpen warfighting readiness, increase lethality and save taxpayer dollars. Federal Chief Information Officer Gr  more

B-1 Bomber Arrives in Wichita for Cutting-Edge "Backbone" Surgery
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-1 Bomber Arrives in Wichita for Cutting-Edge "Backbone" Surgery * WICHITA, Kan. - On Sept. 9 a B-1B Lancer touched down at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to undergo replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The FIF is a critical 33-foot component located in the aircraft's uppe  more

BESPIN Launches Lowdown App to Streamline Aircrew Mission Prep and Debriefing
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * BESPIN Launches Lowdown App to Streamline Aircrew Mission Prep and Debriefing * On July 28, 2025, Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation (BESPIN) announced the initial release of Lowdown, a new iOS-native application designed to modernize how aircrews complete mission-related tasks using their issued iPads, known as Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs). Built specifi  more

CHPS launches 'Check It to Protect It' campaign to combat high blood pressure
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CHPS launches 'Check It to Protect It' campaign to combat high blood pressure * High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" for a reason. It typically has no symptoms, yet it's one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. That's why regular screening is so important. Knowing your numbers is the first step in protecting your health. To raise aw  more

Col. Williams assumes leadership of Cyber and Networks Directorate
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Col. Williams assumes leadership of Cyber and Networks Directorate * Col. Joshua P. Williams assumed the role of program executive officer for the Cyber and Networks Directorate at an assumption of leadership ceremony here Sept. 10. Williams, a brigadier general-select, will lead more than 2,700 Airmen, government civilians and contractor personnel in the execution of a   more

Department of the Air Force holds first "Warrant Officer Summit" at Maxwell
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force holds first "Warrant Officer Summit" at Maxwell * Warrant officers from across the Department of the U.S. Air Force gathered this week for the first Warrant Officer Summit since the reestablishment of the Warrant Officer Training School (WOTS) in 2024. The summit brought together graduates from every WOTS class from Fiscal Year 2025, uniting Ac  more

Junior Force Council Hosts Leadership Symposium to Inspire Future Air Force Leaders
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Junior Force Council hosts Leadership Symposium to inspire future Air Force leaders By Alyssa Janeway, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Wright-Patterson Junior Force Council held its annual Leadership Symposium on Sept. 5, at the Wright-Patt Club, drawing in approximately 100 attendees from across the installation. With 65 percent of participants in their first ye  more

US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB * The Department of the Air Force has announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft, Sept. 11, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif ornia, significantly enhancing the Air Force's capacity to conduct comprehensive testing and sustainment training. The addition of the second aircr  more