Dec. 18, 2012 New F-16 software platform to be tested by 40th, 85th For the first time ever, developmental testing for an F-16 operational flight program will occur at the 40th Flight Test Squadron here.The testing for Block 40 and 50 model F-16s is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will also be the first time developmental testing and operational testing of the OFP
Dec. 14, 2012 Hardship withdrawal rules relaxed to help victims of Hurricane Sandy The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announced it has made temporary changes to the Thrift Savings Plan hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Sandy pursuant to the guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service on Nov. 16.The TSP will treat any Financial Hardship
Dec. 12, 2012 Commentary: Holidays -- a time to be thankful For many, gathering with friends and family for the holidays often leads to discussions of the things we are thankful for. As you think about the blessings you've enjoyed in the past year, I ask that you also remember the men and women who defend our freedom, one of the greatest gifts of all.Today
Dec. 7, 2012 AFMC, union leaders focus on early communication at annual meeting Leaders of the Air Force's largest civilian employer and the military's largest employee union reaffirmed a strong partnership at their annual meeting as they sat down to discuss workforce issues here Nov. 29, 2012. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, and J. David Cox,
Dec. 5, 2012 Supervisor Resource Center offers 'taking care of people' topics, more The Supervisor Resource Center, or SRC, located on the Air Force Portal continues to expand its offering of tools targeting the needs of emerging leaders, as well as new and experienced supervisors. The SRC 'Hot Topics' menu area contains a link to the Air Force Suicide Prevention Program, and
Dec. 5, 2012 CSAF directs Air Force-wide inspection Commanders across the Air Force will conduct health and welfare inspections starting Dec. 5 to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace.The health and welfare inspection is a tool routinely used by unit commanders, command chiefs, and first sergeants.Air Force
Dec. 3, 2012 F-35 ITF preps maintainers for operational test When the Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test Team begins testing the F-35 this month, maintenance personnel will be fully self-sufficient and prepared to transition to flight operations. By the time the first aircraft arrives, personnel will have successfully completed all initial training
Dec. 3, 2012 My educational journey: Mentors, supervisors, and peers make a difference I enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 2000 at the young age of 19. Unlike many of our young troops today, I entered with no post-high school education -- not to mention I was married with a son on the way. I had enlistment goals of learning a trade as well as technical training, to
Nov. 30, 2012 Ribbon-cutting marks first milestone for new mission-critical capability at AEDC's large military engine test facility A ribbon-cutting celebrating the success of a $3.6 million investment project to modernize and expand the capabilities of the nation's largest military aircraft engine ground test facility, located at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, was held Nov. 19, 2012. "This is the first of the
Nov. 27, 2012 AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign Throughout December and January, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting the "Do You Know Your Numbers" wellness campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular