Jan. 19, 2017 Air-launched cruise missile passes tests Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircrews recently tested three unarmed AGM-86B air-launched cruise missiles, demonstrating the bomber force’s ability to configure, load, fly and deliver the nation’s only nuclear cruise missile. The B-52H aircrews departed Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, for the
Jan. 13, 2017 Edwards AFB reduces cost for fire suppression test Members of the F-35 Integrated Test Force developed a new funnel system that captures the foam or water deluge during required hangar fire-suppression system tests, saving $79,750 and several days of delay, which can be critically important for test programs.
Jan. 11, 2017 Robins ALC completes LAIRCM installations on Navy aircraft Take a group of U.S. Air Force C-5 maintainers fresh from a C-17 project. Team them with C-130 maintenance professionals and what do you get? Success for the U.S. Navy … in the sky.
Jan. 6, 2017 Upgrade advances A-10s search capability A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to active duty fighter squadrons here are in the process of having new lightweight airborne recovery systems installed.The LARS V-12 is designed to allow A-10 pilots to communicate more effectively with individuals on the ground such as downed pilots, pararescuemen and
Dec. 28, 2016 JSTARS Recap program takes next step with RFP release The Air Force is well on its way to replacing a critical airborne battle management command and control weapon system with the Dec. 28, 2016 release of the Development request for proposal, or RFP, for the JSTARS Recapitalization program.
Dec. 14, 2016 Air Force Marathon registration to open Jan. 2 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – If you missed registering for the sold-out 2016 Air Force Marathon, mark Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. EST on your calendar. That’s when registration will begin for the 2017 event. Registration will open with special New Year’s resolution discounts, and participants who
Dec. 7, 2016 Multiple F-35s take to the skies to test communication data links All three variants of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are being used by the 461st Flight Test Squadron in recent multi-ship testing, which employs four or six jets to ensure communication systems between the planes are working properly and accurately. The F-35 contains state-of-the-art tactical data
Dec. 7, 2016 4th Fighter Wing commander personally delivers F-15 to Robins ALC Col. Christopher Sage knows “success here equals success there.” That’s why he came "here." A seasoned fighter pilot, Sage is fully appreciative of having a fine-tuned jet to fly. And since taking the helm of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., in July, he has wanted to
Dec. 2, 2016 Construction begins on new aerospace building at Hill AFB Developers at Hill Air Force Base are breaking ground on another new construction project this week - creating more space for new jobs at the base.
Nov. 29, 2016 Final phase of C-17 drag reduction testing underway When it comes to aviation fuel, the C-17 Globemaster III utilization rate makes it stand out as the largest consumer in the U.S. Air Force. This is why a team at the 418th Flight Test Squadron has been working for the past year on the Air Force Research Laboratory’s C-17 Drag Reduction Program. The