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Soldier accused of sexual abuse

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:03:02 GMT

The Army says the coordinator of a sexual assault prevention program at Fort Hood, Texas, is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct. He has been suspended from all duties.

Wright-Patterson AFB ready for furlough

Jill Drury — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:43:18 GMT

Wright Patterson Air Force Base civilians are among the hundreds of thousands of people nationwide that are required to take some forced time off.

Tuskegee Airmen added to Air Show

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:50 GMT

A southwest Ohio air show that has to make do without military participation because of federal budget cuts has added a Tuskegee Airmen exhibit and a restored World War II fighter plane.

USAF removes officer after sex arrest

Alexa Ashwell — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:32:15 GMT

The Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response branch chief was arrested Sunday on sexual battery charges for an alleged attack that happened less than two miles from the Pentagon.

Bill would assist returning Ohio vets

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:36:43 GMT

Proposed Ohio legislation would make it easier for military veterans who have returned home after deployments to get professional licenses and certifications necessary for certain jobs.

CG reexamines use of live goats

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:47 GMT

One year after a video surfaced showing government contractors using hedge clippers to cuts limbs off anesthetized goats -- an effort to replicate wartime injuries -- the U.S. Coast Guard says it is looking for training that does not use live animals.

WPAFB: Furlough notices on hold

Dan Edwards — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:55:02 GMT

Furlough letters to approximately 13,000 civilian workers at Wright – Patterson Air Force Base are on hold once again, the Department of Defense announced Monday.

WPAFB wants 'lights out' on furloughs

Rob Sneed — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:14:55 GMT

13,000 civilian workers on base are among those asked to take 14 unpaid furlough days between June 16 and September.Bases officials hope furloughs will be delayed.

Leadership changes announced at WPAFB

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:52:49 GMT

The Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base announced changes in its senior leadership, effective June 30.

WPAFB signs off on re-fueling trainer

Staff Reports — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:17:36 GMT

The Air Force awarded the contract for the KC 46A Air Crew Training System to a Colorado company, Flight Safety Services Corp.

No military participation at air show

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:53:05 GMT

Due to federal sequestration there will be no military aircraft participation in 2013 including ground support traditionally provided by Wright-Patterson AFB operational units.

Museum announces sequestration closures

Dan Edwards — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:59:38 GMT

Over a million visitors each year enjoy the museum on Springfield Street with the best aviation exhibits in the world.

Turner looks to change military justice

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:42:43 GMT

Outrage over an Air Force officer's decision to overturn a jury's guilty verdict in a sexual assault case has Republicans and Democrats joining forces on ambitious legislation to change the military justice system.

Wright-Patt to conduct readiness drills

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:37:19 GMT

The readiness drills will begin Monday, April 29 and continue through May 3.

Secretary of Air Force to resign

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:53:13 GMT

The Secretary of the Air Force will be stepping down from the post this summer, he announced Friday.

Turner to hold UAS hearings in Dayton

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT

Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, will be the topic of discussion Tuesday in Dayton during a special field hearing of the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee.

North Korea: Threat v. reality

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:39:45 GMT

All eyes are on North Korea after recent threats of attacks on the United States. But how many of the threats should be taken seriously, and what can North Korea really pull off?

Ladies First: An Easter surprise

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:38:00 GMT

For military families at the Fisher House at Walter Reed Medical Center, this year’s Easter Bunny came in the form of a lovable Portuguese water dog, accompanied by the first lady.

Mortar blast kills 8 NC unit Marines

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:23:15 GMT

A mortar shell explosion killed eight U.S. Marines and injured seven more during mountain warfare training in the Nevada desert.