Feb. 17, 2011 Eagle Vision program garners key award for keen Earth observation An Electronic Systems Center program has been named the winner of a prestigious award presented by NASA and the U.S. Department of the Interior.The agencies honored the Eagle Vision program with the 2010 William T. Pecora award during a Pentagon ceremony Feb. 15, 2011. Eagle Vision was recognized
Feb. 16, 2011 Edwards Airman receives Purple Heart Since the war on terrorism began close to 10 years ago, one term has entered the American lexicon that signifies the dangers of combating terrorism -- IED.Improvised explosive devices have killed or wounded thousands of servicemembers in both Iraq and Afghanistan, one of those wounded servicemembers
Feb. 4, 2011 Eglin staff sergeant earns Sijan leadership award Explosive ordnance technician Staff Sgt. Michael Pereira had a memorable 2010. He deployed, was honored with a Bronze Star, earned an Army Commendation medal and was featured on the Air Force Recruiting Service "Everyday Sci Fi" series. Continuing the trend, 2011 brought another memorable moment
Feb. 3, 2011 AFMC headquarters receives Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command has been awarded the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, according to a special order from the Secretary of the Air Force dated Dec. 10, 2010.The headquarters received the award for exceptionally meritorious service for the period of Jan. 1, 2008, to
Dec. 20, 2010 AFMC commander presented with aviation service award Though his Air Force Academy background makes him a flying falcon, Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, recently joined the ranks of a new flock when he was presented with the Gray Eagle Award here on Dec. 20, 2010.The award, originally presented to General Hoffman by Air
Dec. 16, 2010 AFMC analysts earn Air Force-level awards Four Air Force Materiel Command personnel earned Analysts of the Year and Analyst Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Air Force Analysis, Assessments and Lessons Learned conference Dec. 8, 2010 at Scott AFB, Ill.The award program recognizes scientific and operations research analysts, lessons learned
Dec. 16, 2010 Air Force Research Laboratory engineer receives Harold Brown Award A senior scientist from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., received the 2010 Harold Brown Award Dec. 15, 2010, for her breakthrough research in pioneering new infrared technology that will augment aircraft defense and impact numerous Defense Department systems.Dr. Candace Lynch strengthened aircraft
Oct. 19, 2010 Six AFMC civilians among 2010 Presidential Rank Award winners Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced Oct. 19, 2010, Air Force recipients of the prestigious Presidential Rank Awards for 2010, and the list includes six civilians currently assigned to Air Force Materiel Command. "Winners of this prestigious award are strong leaders, professionals and
Oct. 18, 2010 Air Force museum director selected as recipient of National Aeronautic Association award Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles D. Metcalf, director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, was selected as a recipient of the National Aeronautic Association Wesley L. McDonald Elder Statesman of Aviation Award.General Metcalf is one of four recipients of the award this year. Other
Aug. 24, 2010 Air Force leader asks Airmen to share ideas with Defense INVEST program Air Force Under Secretary Erin Conaton urged Airmen to share their best ideas with the Defense Department's INVEST Program in an e-mail that reached all Air Force members Aug. 20, 2010."The Air Force strongly supports the [Defense] Secretary's overall campaign for greater efficiency, and I encourage