Dec. 9, 2020 B-1B Lancer completes successful external release demonstration The 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted an external weapon release demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec 4.
Dec. 9, 2020 AFRL discovers new technique for creating electronics using “Transformative Manufacturing” WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Electronic circuits, the backbone of modern electronic devices, require precise integration of materials in two- and three-dimensional space to control the flow of electric current. Traditional manufacturing of electronics requires expensive equipment,
Dec. 9, 2020 409th SCMS works with F-15 SPO, AFLCMC to secure RSAF wings for F-15, saving millions The 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron, along with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F-15 Program Office and F-15SA Conversion, Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Program Office at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, worked together for the U.S. Air Force to acquire the Saudi air force’s
Dec. 9, 2020 Holiday Message to the AFSC Workforce This is a meaningful time of year. With upcoming celebrations of faith on many people’s minds, campaigns for giving in full swing, and brisk weather adding a spring to the step, there is no other season like it.After a challenging year, now is the time to enjoy the wonder of the season. Simple
Dec. 9, 2020 Hanscom looks to modernize NCR defense system The National Capital Region-Integrated Air Defense System program management office here recently released a request for information to modernize systems that defend the NCR.The NCR-IADS was created shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, to provide low-altitude, low-airspeed detection
Dec. 9, 2020 Physical health can’t be on back burner The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our daily routines, making it easy to put healthy habits on the back burner. And it can be especially difficult if you’re working from or home or caring for other family members – or both. As we continue to cope, we can still make physical health a priority
Dec. 9, 2020 Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program announces FY21 Open Topic schedule WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program announced the release schedule for Fiscal Year 2021 open topics during day two of the AFWERX Accelerate event. In coordination with the
Dec. 9, 2020 Coping with Social Isolation While the most immediate threat from COVID-19 is the physical health of those infected, the pandemic will also have wide-ranging effects on the social and mental health of others living through the crisis.
Dec. 8, 2020 AMXG innovates training of aircraft mechanics Hiring skilled aircraft mechanics is becoming more and more challenging, so one Hill Air Force Base unit has innovated its efforts to improve training processes for new hires.