Dec. 2, 2020 Air Force to field interim enhancements to KC-46 Remote Vision System Washington, D.C. (AFNS) – After reviewing data from demonstration flights that occurred this past summer, the Air Force has decided to implement interim improvements to the KC-46 Remote Visual System, known as “Enhanced Remote Vision System,” or ERVS. Implementation of ERVS will not add any risk to
Nov. 30, 2020 PEO Digital boosts US production of COVID-19 medical supplies The Department of Defense is leveraging Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition professionals for their rapid contracting expertise to boost national stockpiles of critical medical equipment and supplies in the fight against COVID-19.
Nov. 30, 2020 Defense Department's Annual Housing Satisfaction Survey Begins Soon Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which is scheduled to launch in December.
Nov. 24, 2020 Air and Space Force’s acquisition chief appoints Rapid Capabilities Office as integrating PEO for ABMS, expanding from startup toward rapidly scaling delivery phases Dr. Will Roper, Air Force and Space Force acquisition chief, signed a memorandum directive Nov. 24 assigning the Advanced Battle Management System delivery phases to the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office as the integrating Program Executive Office.
Nov. 19, 2020 Department of the Air Force selects six candidate locations for US Space Command Headquarters The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, has selected six candidate locations for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.
Nov. 10, 2020 Investigation findings result in a charge against former AFRL commander An Air Force investigation disclosed evidence of misconduct by Air Force Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley leading to the preferral of one charge.An Article 32 preliminary hearing will be convened on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 where a senior military judge will review the charge under the Uniformed Code
Nov. 6, 2020 Agile Patriot guides, grows future AFMC leaders The Air Force Materiel Command held the first-ever Agile Patriot professional development conference, Nov. 2-5, equipping emerging leaders with a greater understanding of the AFMC mission and the knowledge, skills and expertise to help lead the organization into the future.
Nov. 5, 2020 AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality The JSE at Nellis AFB will support up to 20 high-fidelity simulators and associated equipment to enable multi-platform, multi-domain developmental testing, operational testing and high-end advanced tactics and training.
Nov. 3, 2020 Female fighter pilots test modified ATAGS “G-suit” A modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suits was successfully tested by five female fighter pilots October 26-30, 2020.
Nov. 2, 2020 New AFMC supervisor course aims to develop stronger leaders The course is a complement to the mandatory supervisor training provided by the Air Force and offers supervisors in-depth knowledge of personnel and workplace policies as well as the opportunity for practical application of concepts through case studies and collaborative learning.