May 8, 2019 CPI office augments mission effectiveness, efficiency The Air Force Materiel Command Continued Process Improvement program leverages Airmen innovation and new technologies to create a continuous cycle of process improvement and change in the service culture. The goal of the program is to improve mission execution while reducing costs, which ultimately
May 8, 2019 Air Force simplifies promotion recommendation forms for officers The Air Force announced today it will make adjustments to the way the Air Force Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form, will be filled out and used for Total Force officer promotion boards beginning in September 2019.
May 6, 2019 Home Improvement - Airmen and their Families are Job No.1 “Families first” is the mantra behind the Air Force’s Housing Privatization program improvement plan which will take front and center attention at the Air Force’s Global Housing Symposium, set to kick off on Tuesday, May 7, in downtown San Antonio. The plan, which includes five major lines of
May 3, 2019 Leaders discuss Tyndall rebuild at second Industry Day PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy reaffirmed the Air Force’s commitment to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base during a symposium with industry representatives May 2 at Florida State University-Panama City.John Henderson told the more
May 3, 2019 Air Force Research Laboratory completes successful shoot down of air-launched missiles White Sands Missile Range, N.M. – The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) Program successfully completed a major program milestone April 23, 2019 with the successful surrogate laser weapon system shoot down
May 2, 2019 Hanscom hosts course for flight-level leaders Base officials hosted a three-day Flight Commander Leadership Course here for new flight-level leaders as part of an Air Force-wide squadron revitalization initiative.
May 1, 2019 FAA grants AFRL waiver to operate SkyVision technology to advance UAS research SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory in partnership with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has achieved its goal of establishing a test site within one hour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base from which AFRL researchers can fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from beyond their
April 24, 2019 AFRL commander introduces new AF Science and Technology Strategy WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory presented highlights of the new Air Force Science and Technology Strategy for 2030 and beyond to members of the local media April 18 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.Speaking in front of
April 23, 2019 Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
April 23, 2019 AFMC-wide virtual hiring fair attracts new talent The Air Force Materiel Command hosted its first Virtual Hiring Event April 10 to fill more than 400 immediate vacancies across the enterprise footprint. Approximately 30 job offers were made during the event with hiring managers also identifying 60 additional members for subsequent interviews. An