ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Wright Memorial Chapter Commemorates William H. Pitsenbarger * AFA's Wright Memorial Chapter 212 in Dayton, Ohio, led a multi-event commemoration honoring the 60th anniversary of SSgt. William H. Pitsenbarger and his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. More than 700 individuals participated in the ceremonies, film screenings, community discussions  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 29 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AFIT's 'Avoiding Quicksand' Acquisition Course Receives 100% Recommendation By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT Institutional Advancement The Air Force Institute of Technology's School of Systems and Logistics (AFIT LS) is offering its 'Avoiding Quicksand: How to Improve Acquisition Outcomes (WKSP0730),' for acquisition professionals interested in learning new techniques for overcoming frustrating bure  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFIT's 'Avoiding Quicksand' acquisition course receives 100% recommendation * The Air Force Institute of Technology 's School of Systems and Logistics is offering its ' Avoiding Quicksand: How to Improve Acquisition Outcomes (WKSP0730),' for Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, acquisition professionals interested in learning new techniques for overcoming frustrating burea  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 4 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AFIT's Model Fabrication Shop Acquires State-of-the-art Machinery Innovation at AFIT's Graduate School of Engineering and Management, part of Air University, just got a major boost. The Model Fabrication Shop recently acquired new state-of-the-art machinery, which will allow faculty and student researchers to bring more complex and dynamic projects to life. From computer-aided design and   more

MONROVIA, California, May 28 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV Awarded $20 Million Contract to Advance Ceramic Materials Research for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force ARLINGTON, Va. - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology innovation, today announced it has been awarded a $20 million Ceramics Advanced Materials and Processes (CAMP) contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate  more

MONROVIA, California, June 2 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV to Expand Advanced Production Capabilities in Dayton Area State and regional incentives support phased manufacturing growth and job creation DAYTON, Ohio -- AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced plans to invest $15 million to expand advanced production capabilities in Greene County, Ohio, near Dayton. Today marke  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CMSAF highlights priorities, hears from Airmen at Eglin all-call * EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe dropped in for a base visit and an all-call May 15, 2026, in the historic McKinley Climatic Lab. The chief spoke specifically about Team Eglin upon taking the stage highlighting the uniqueness and variety of mission sets here. "  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH - Nine Airmen and civilians from across the 88th Air Base Wing presented digital tools designed to solve real-world challenges within their organizations during the inaugural 88th Air Base Wing Innovation Fellowship graduation May 27.  Photo Details / Download   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges * Nine Airmen and civilians from across the 88th Air Base Wing presented digital tools designed to solve real-world challenges within their organizations during the inaugural 88th Air Base Wing Innovation Fellowship graduation May 27. Created through the wing's Continuous Improvement and Innovation tea  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards * DALLAS, Texas - The 2026 Military Health System Conference recognized outstanding military medicine professionals -including several from San Antonio -who are "excelling at their craft, rising stars, and innovators, but most of all -they are patriots; they are warriors," said Dr. Steph  more

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Global rankings place Wright State among the world's top universities * Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Out of 21,291 institutions evaluated worldwide, Wright State ranked No. 1,483 globally and No. 255 in the United States. Now in its 15th year, the Center for World University Rankings evaluates uni  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Going Far Together: Two Brothers, One Mission, One Milestone * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The U.S. Space Force relies on four core values to guide guardians in their mission: character, connection, commitment and courage. For two brothers serving in the Space Force, those principles extend far beyond the workplace. They guide life itself.  Specialist 4 Dako  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Master Jumpstart provides education for new program, financial personnel Contracting leaders launched a first-of-its-kind workforce development event last week designed to equip early-career acquisition professionals with the knowledge, mentorship and strategic context needed to succeed in defense contracting.  The three-day Master Jumpstart program, held May 19-21, brought  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * My DCMA: T.J. Reaster, program manager * WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Thomas "T.J." Reaster shares his story. My name is Thomas Reaster, but I go by T.J., and this is "My DCMA." I am a program manager and platf  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * New Data Exchange Boosts Real-Time Operational Awareness * Data access and sharing between business systems is paramount to accelerating Air Force leaders' decision-making processes and expediting capability delivery to the field. In March 2026, the Geospatial Engineering Operations Mapping and Analysis Portal (GEOMAP) program office successfully implemented a direct servi  more