Feb. 18, 2010 General Pawlikowski assumes command of Air Force Research Laboratory Maj. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski became the new commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory at a Feb. 12 change-of-command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. She replaced Maj. Gen. Curtis Bedke, the AFRL commander for more than two years. General Bedke also received the
Feb. 11, 2010 Savings of time, money result from B1-B receiver live test A collaboration of ideas and support from numerous organizations recently led to a positive Requisition Objective fill rate for the Band 4-8 receiver on the B-1B Lancer's electronic warfare system."The 4-8 receivers are one of three electronic line replacement units within the defense avionics
Jan. 26, 2010 Air Force medics evacuating critically ill from Haiti A three-person medical team from the Wright-Patterson Medical Center here has deployed to provide aeromedical evacuation support to assist victims of the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.The Critical Care Air Transport, or CCAT team, is staging from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. with the 45th
Jan. 26, 2010 AFMC-born mapping tool aids in depot maintenance career advancement A career development tool initiated by an Air Force Materiel Command member could be the driving force behind helping depot maintenance workers at AFMC's Air Logistics Centers excel in their careers."I always felt we were lacking in our ability to help individuals plan their careers, and so while
Jan. 21, 2010 AFMC's new command chief master sergeant is "all-in" During 28 years as an Airman, Chief Master Sgt. Eric R. Jaren has learned that a successful career requires not only fulfilling your duties, but thinking outside the box as well. For those who do both, he said, opportunities arise. The latest opportunity for Chief Jaren came by way of Gen. Donald
Jan. 15, 2010 Ohio Task Force One ready to depart for Haiti from WPAFB An 80-member urban search and rescue team is packed and ready to go here, in case their unit will be the next to fly into earthquake-ravaged Haiti.Ohio Task Force One is composed of volunteer members from throughout Ohio and northern Kentucky, highly trained people anxious to provide search and
Jan. 15, 2010 ESC group aids Haitian response efforts with critical imagery The 950th Electronic System Group's Eagle Vision imagery collection team here sprang into action within hours of the 7.0 earthquake that shook Haiti to its core Jan. 13.By about 9 p.m. that evening, program officials began working to order commercial satellite imagery of the island nation from a
Jan. 13, 2010 Freedom's Call Tattoo 2010 to feature .38 Special as musical guests A southern rock explosion by guest performer .38 Special will be among the highlights at this year's Freedom's Call Tattoo slated for June 25. Known for integrating arena and southern rock into its music, the band will perform in a free concert, part of the Air Force Materiel Command's sixth annual
Dec. 31, 2009 Promotion ceremony welcomes new AFMC vice commander It was a family reunion when Air Force Materiel Command formally welcomed its new vice commander with a promotion ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.More than 20 family members of Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger attended the ceremony at which the