Nov. 2, 2020 586th FLTS supporting Test Pilot School, advancement of flight testing The 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is helping forge new flight test opportunities with a test conducted in September.“They coordinated a never-before-done test using relationships that never existed before – the 49th
Nov. 2, 2020 AFRL physician researcher named Aerospace Medical Association Fellow WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Aerospace Medical Association recently honored AFRL physician researcher Dr. (Brig Gen) James McEachen with the title of Fellow for his career-long accomplishments and professional dedication to aerospace medicine leadership, operations, education, and
Nov. 2, 2020 AFCEC program manager named Energy Manager of the Year An Air Force Civil Engineer Center civilian is the Association of Energy Engineers Energy Manager of the Year for Region II.
Nov. 2, 2020 Hanscom acquisition professionals recognized by DoD In October, the Department of Defense recognized multiple Hanscom-based teams and individuals for excellence in contracting, acquisitions, and software development. The Honorable Ellen Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, announced the winners of the 2020 Defense
Oct. 30, 2020 AFMC & AFSAC partner to recognize Foreign Liaison Officers for 41st year The Air Force Materiel Command partnered with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate to hold a Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Recognition ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, October 26.
Oct. 30, 2020 5th CBCSS, Robins Resiliency Team win DOD prevention award A team of combative instructors with the 5th Combat Communications Support Squadron and the 78th Air Base Wing Community Resilience and Prevention Office, won the 2019 Department of Defense Promoting Excellence in Prevention Award.
Oct. 29, 2020 New OC-ALC commander ‘jazzed’ to be at Tinker Brig. Gen. Jeff King has long considered himself a customer of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. As a career aircraft maintenance officer, he said he has seen the impact of OC-ALC from all around the Air Force. “They probably don’t see it or feel it here in Oklahoma, but they’re making a
Oct. 29, 2020 New virtual training facility keeps Defenders ready, lethal The Defenders Praetorium, a fitting name for the new virtual training facility at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Its debut was the main focus of the latest Robins Proud Forum held October 27.
Oct. 29, 2020 Deployed Hill Airman receives STEP promotion Earlier this week, Tech. Sgt. Zachary Hunter with the 75th Medical Group was notified that he received his technical sergeant stripe under the Air Force's Stripes for Exceptional Performers, or STEP, program during a surprise morale call from 75th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Jenise Carroll.
Oct. 29, 2020 Risks for Air Force Riders The Air Force Safety Center took a look at common risks riders experienced over the past 10 years that resulted in mishaps. These risks can be used as lessons learned or food for thought for all riders.