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Bubba Wallace visits Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio
By Jessica Ruffin | Published: September 8, 2018 15
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On Sept. 7, Bubba Wallace visited the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, to learn more about the facility's research and development -- and experience some of it for himself. Take a look at behind-the-scenes, exclusive photos of his visit.
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Bubba spent about two hours on the base, exploring new technologies and meeting servicemen.
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Time in the centrifuge simulated a flight.
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Now that's a view!
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Bubba tries out a transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulator that when used makes its user more alert and attentive.
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An exercise that he's familiar with. Bubba gets behind the wheel of a driving simulator to measure his attention after using the transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulator.
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While he was driving, a machine monitored his attention and alertness levels.
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Bubba tries on a pair of Beats by Dre headphones with electrodes that are also used for stimulation.
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A few laughs with servicemen.
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Bubba likened this test to Whack-A-Mole, touching the light when lit as fast as he could to measure reaction time.
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Just the right fit!
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Checking out an MV-22 at the conclusion of his day.