Aug. 29, 2019 New product developed in part by AFRL provides F-16 pilots with better visibility during rainstorms WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed product that repels water from aircraft transparencies will soon be available to the entire United States Air Force F-16 community. The product, called HydroSkip, addresses the issue of limited visibility caused by
Aug. 27, 2019 Air Force delivers last C-17 to India WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center delivered the last available C-17 Globemaster III to the Indian Air Force on Aug. 22, bringing the key ally’s existing C-17 fleet to 11 aircraft.“Delivering the aircraft is a big deal,” said Richard Ulmen, AFLCMC
Aug. 27, 2019 DoD to begin next major phase of military hospital consolidation On Oct. 1, the Army, Navy and Air Force will begin the final two years of a multiyear transition to shift administration and management of their medical facilities to the Defense Health Agency, changes that are "transformational and far-reaching," said Vice Admiral Raquel Bono, DHA director.
Aug. 21, 2019 C-130 rainbow fitting inspections near completion Thanks to early detection by Air Force Materiel Command aircraft maintenance and engineering professionals and quick implementation of a fleet-wide time compliance technical order, C-130 maintainers have inspected and verified the viability of 108 of the 123 affected aircrafts’ lower center wing
Aug. 21, 2019 Air Force awards new A-10 wing replacement contract WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force awarded a new contract to Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri, to replace up to 112 wing assemblies for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a $999,000,000 ceiling, and also provides for up to 15
Aug. 21, 2019 AFRL tests life-saving tool to add to aeromedical tool kit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Name this technology. Medical professionals walk around with them draped around their necks or tucked in the pocket of their white coats. That’s right! A stethoscope.Most learn at an early age how these work—putting the ear pieces into the ears and placing the
Aug. 21, 2019 Civilian discovers true purpose with the Air Force How long did it take you to discover your true purpose in life? Some people find the solution to that question rapidly, while others work and wait to receive that answer. Jonie Collins received her answer when she chose to join the Air Force family as a civilian.
Aug. 21, 2019 Alliance improves mission support capabilities An alliance between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation office is improving mission support capabilities.
Aug. 16, 2019 Air Force workshop focuses on installation support, environmental stewardship Building resilient installations was the theme of an Air Force Civil Engineer Center workshop that brought together environmental, public affairs and other base professionals August 13 to 15 in San Antonio. More than 400 military and civilians were on-hand at the 2019 Air Force Environmental
Aug. 16, 2019 A hidden white hat, hero The Air Force has a history of revealing a hero within people. Some are remembered while others are soon forgotten. It is not the memory of those heroes that matter most; it is the actions those heroes take and the people they influence that matters. The term “white hat” describes a person who goes