Nov. 14, 2022 AFMC civic leaders visit Kirtland Air Force Base Fourteen Air Force Materiel Command civic leaders joined AFMC Commander, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, on a visit to Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, where they learned about key AFMC missions at the installation.The trip was
Nov. 13, 2022 X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle concludes 6th successful mission The U.S. Space Force’s unmanned, reusable spaceplane, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6, successfully deorbited and landed after completing a 908-day mission.
Nov. 10, 2022 AFRL awards contract for pioneering spacecraft in region of Moon The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $72 million contract to Advanced Space LLC to demonstrate space situational awareness, object detection and tracking in the region of the Moon, supporting a resurgence of interest in lunar exploration and development across civil, commercial and
Nov. 9, 2022 DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by 1 Dec. As we enter cold and flu season, Airmen and Guardians are encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination booster as soon as possible.
Nov. 9, 2022 Missile Mishap Response Team train, focus on future When it comes to mishap response and preparedness, training exercises are important, especially in the military, where the phrase “train like you fight” is routinely put into practice.This is why a highly specialized team of military members and civilians with the Minuteman III Systems Directorate
Nov. 9, 2022 SDPE’s Rapid Dragon capability demonstrated in Norway The Air Force Rapid Dragon Experimentation Program, led and developed by the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation, or SDPE, office, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Integrated Capabilities Directorate, in partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, or
Nov. 9, 2022 Small business experts participate in industry panel Members of the Hanscom small business office provided insight and resources to business leaders recently.
Nov. 9, 2022 Autonomous aircraft testing arrives The 40th Flight Test Squadron took possession of the first of two government-owned Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie, a low-cost, high-performance uncrewed air vehicle.
Nov. 9, 2022 AFMC command team visits Robins AFB Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, and his Air Force Materiel Command team visited Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 2-3 for an immersion of the various mission sets around the installation.
Nov. 9, 2022 AFSVC QoL initiative streamlines child, youth registration The Air Force Services Center is rolling out the Child and Youth Programs Business Management System, or CYPBMS, a cloud-based enrollment system that will eliminate the need to hand carry the plethora of records necessary to enroll kids in child and youth programs, no matter their location.