AFMC News

Oct. 9, 2024
A Lookback...The Early Beginnings of Wright Field

McCook Field, signed into existence October 13, 1917, and located in Dayton, OH, was the epicenter of United States aviation development and production during World War I.
Oct. 25, 2023
The White Bird: A living tribute to aviation history

The new Wright Model B lookalike, nicknamed the White Bird, is the culmination of more than 20 years of passion and determination from a group of aviation enthusiasts, history buffs and volunteers.
June 21, 2023
Wright-Patt’s Arnold House: A front porch view of aviation evolution

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Can you imagine sitting on your front porch on a nice day, sipping a lemonade or sweet tea and witnessing the birth of aviation? That’s exactly what the residents of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s oldest building used to do on a regular basis during the
Dec. 10, 2021
Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to
Jan. 13, 2021
Wright-Patterson, park service observe Wright brothers’ 117th anniversary

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, along with the great-grandniece and great-grandnephew of the Wright brothers, joined together Dec. 17 to lay a wreath commemorating the 117th anniversary of practical powered flight. The
Oct. 8, 2019
AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In a move the Wright Brothers likely never anticipated, but surely would approve, the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate is using a bicycle to demonstrate how virtual and augmented reality could revolutionize aircraft maintenance and
Dec. 17, 2018
Former Thunderbirds pilot continues to break barriers, honors Wright brothers legacy, wins Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Retired Gen. Lloyd Newton, the first African American Thunderbirds pilot, received the 2018 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy during the 71st National Aeronautics Association’s Wright Brothers Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14.

AFMC Command News

A Lookback...The Early Beginnings of Wright Field

The White Bird: A living tribute to aviation history

Wright-Patt’s Arnold House: A front porch view of aviation evolution

Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight

Wright-Patterson, park service observe Wright brothers’ 117th anniversary

AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality

Former Thunderbirds pilot continues to break barriers, honors Wright brothers legacy, wins Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy