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‘I can attest to the value.’ Brig. general explains costs in Wright-Patt housing...
Historic residential housing of the kind slated for significant remodeling at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is rare...

Air Force dusts off student debt relief program
The Air Force has revived a recruiting incentive that pays off student debt in an effort to attract new recruits and...

Reminder: One-day public Air Force job fair is Wednesday
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is having a hiring event for both AFLCMC and 88th Air Base Wing job...

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‘It changes lives.’ Montgomery County Veterans Court celebrates 10 years of helping...
Jefferson Twp. resident James Coleman was qualified for an open position at the Dayton National Cemetery, but because...

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NEW DETAILS: Biden releases $842B defense spending blueprint
President Biden is calling for $842 billion in Department of Defense spending fiscal year 2024, with a 3.2% or $26...

Wright-Patt among 1,000+ installations where problematic foam has been shut down
The Air Force says it is on track to meet recent regulations on the use of firefighting foam deemed problematic, having...

GE Aerospace intends to invest in Ohio, including Dayton sites
GE Aerospace will invest $32 million in Ohio facilities this year, including several millions for Dayton-area...

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Wright-Patterson hangar conversion project honored again
The conversion of a hangar at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is reaping new honors. The modernization of a hangar at...
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How Dayton saved what became Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
A band of Dayton citizens came together nearly a century ago to persuade the federal government to not move early...

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Casey’s plans to demolish W.O. Wrights in Beavercreek, build convenience store
Casey’s General Store has had its plans approved by the city of Beavercreek to demolish the W.O. Wrights bar and grill...

Dayton, county named Ohio’s only World War II Heritage City, one of 19 nationally
The National Park Service on Tuesday named Montgomery County and the city of Dayton as one of 19 American World War II...

Air Force lawyer highlights career
From a pre-med major at the U.S. Air Force Academy, to acquisition officer, to Air Force lawyer, Col. Polly Sandness...

Fiscal year 2022 big success for Air Force Materiel Command
The Air Force Materiel Command closed out another successful fiscal year in 2022, completing the year 99.9% obligated...

AFMC selects Spark Tank finalists for 2023
With strong competition from over 20 innovative Airmen submissions turned to five semi-finalists, the Air Force...

Sweepstakes will deliver holiday cheer to military shoppers
‘Tis the season for making holiday wishes come true, and MILITARY STAR is turning holiday shopping into holiday prizes...

Dept. of Air Force: New reporting options for sexual harassment victims
ARLINGTON, Va. – Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a...