Nov. 19, 2018 F-35A combat power exercise conducted at Hill AFB The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing conducted a combat power exercise Nov. 19, launching dozens of F-35A Lightning IIs within a condensed period of time.
Nov. 16, 2018 Air Force announces bases to support B-21 Raider mission The Air Force has selected Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to coordinate maintenance and sustainment of the B-21 Raider and Edwards AFB, California, to lead testing and evaluation of the next generation long-range strike bomber.
Nov. 15, 2018 F-35s begin Auto GCAS test flights The 461st Flight Test Squadron recently began test flight missions with the F-35 aircraft and the Auto GCAS at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Nov. 15, 2018 AFLCMC provides improved bladder relief system to aircrews WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Imagine flying in an aircraft for hours at a time and not being able to use a toilet. For many pilots in the Air Force, that's a reality, and for years they have relied on a variety of systems - including off the shelf products - for bladder relief.The Air
Nov. 14, 2018 AFMC unleashes $4.6 million in FY18 Squadron Innovation Funds When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein asked leaders to “unleash the brilliance in our Airmen,” Air Force Materiel Command answered the call, executing more than $4.6 million in Squadron Innovation Funds in fiscal year 2018.
Nov. 13, 2018 Resilient Airman lives each day as a blessing WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Diagnosed with cancer twice and having undergone a major heart surgery has not slowed down retired Master Sgt. Daryl McFadden one bit. On the contrary, it has been his daily reminder to be thankful and to live life to the fullest. In 1999, at the age of 33,
Nov. 13, 2018 LCBP provides enterprise opportunities to lead, learn The Logistics Career Broadening Program offers company grade logistics officers the opportunity gain leadership skills and experience in depot, supply, sustainment and development missions through a two-year rotation at an air or defense logistics center. Officers are embedded within the
Nov. 9, 2018 AFMC announces winners of the 2018 Communication Excellence Awards Air Force Materiel Command is proud to announce the 2018 winners of the AFMC Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards. These accomplishments mark each as best in AFMC in their respective categories, in telling the Air Force story. The following winning entries were sent to Air Force Public
Nov. 5, 2018 USAF announces Hack the Air Force 3.0 The Air Force and HackerOne have teamed up for Hack the Air Force 3.0, the military service’s third and most inclusive bug bounty program.
Nov. 1, 2018 Federal employees insurance 'Open Season' begins Nov. 12 Open season for the 2019 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFEDS), and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) begins on Nov. 12 and ends on Dec. 10.