June 29, 2012 Air Force to offer online training site for contracting professionals When officials launch the Air Force Contracting Learning Center SharePoint site July 12, it will culminate efforts to provide contracting professionals with a single entry point for continuous learning. Per DoD Instruction 5000.66, contracting professionals must accumulate 80 continuous learning
June 29, 2012 Marathon slots available through charity partners Time is running out for runners still wanting to register for the sold-out Air Force Marathon.Through one of the Marathon's eight Charity Partners, slots for the full and half marathon are still available until July 13. "This is a great way to still get in the race and do something that gives back
June 29, 2012 My educational journey: Education is freedom My educational journey certainly had its challenges, but the rewards of learning were inspirational, sensational and powerful. We are living in a nation where education enables us to build our future to become leaders in communities, in business or in government. The United States Air Force gave me
June 26, 2012 X-47B demonstrates airworthiness; Team Edwards support continues With the support of Team Edwards, the United States Navy came one step closer to seamlessly integrating the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator into aircraft carrier operations. The first test phase, which validated the X-47B's airworthiness, wrapped up May 15, 2012, after more than two
June 26, 2012 AFMC wing wins Air Force logistics award In recognition of their dedication and superior performance in support of U.S. Air Force operations around the world during 2011, the 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing, Scott Air Force Base, III., was recently named the best logistics organization in the Air Force, and winner of the Gen. Thomas P.
June 25, 2012 AFMC anniversary highlights 20 years of command's warfighter support The warfighter need for streamlined logistics support and expertise in science, technology, research, development and testing launched the creation of Air Force Materiel Command, which marks its 20th anniversary on July 1, 2012. "AFMC supports the entire spectrum of the Air Force mission, and 20
June 25, 2012 Wright-Patt sergeant recognized as best of the best by AFA "There is a biblical quote that says, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' and Master Sgt. Alan Braden does more than doing those things," said Dr. Sara Black, 88th Air Base Wing Force Development Flight chief and Braden's supervisor. So it is no wonder he was awarded the 12 United
June 22, 2012 Commentary: Be proud of your role this Independence Day On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, starting the colonies on the path to freedom. The next day, John Adams wrote to his wife, describing the time as "the most memorable epoch in the history of America" and saying he was "apt to believe that it will be
June 21, 2012 JTTOCC refines wing's range operations The Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center officially replaced the 46th Test Wing's Range Operations Control Center during a small ceremony here June 14, 2012.The JTTOCC also co-located the range control function with Eglin's radar control facility. The 46 TW developed the JTTOCC to
June 18, 2012 AFMC ready to transition to 5-Center construct With three major milestones complete, Air Force Materiel Command officials are ready to consolidate the number of centers as part of its command-wide transition to the 5-Center construct.Centers will be activated at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and Tinker AFB, Okla., in the coming weeks. At Edwards