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.
Nov. 8, 2022 SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions Joint Base San Antonio is not only the largest joint base but is also the “Gateway to the Air Force” and home to the Air Force’s Basic Military Training, which hosts graduations every week, generating the force the Air Force requires.
Nov. 8, 2022 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training benefits ALL warriors Tactical Combat Casualty Care training is not unique to the active-duty nurses and medical technicians from the 72nd Medical Group however, what is unique is training in Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training.
Nov. 8, 2022 Project FIERCE fuels the future of synthetic jet fuel generation Jet fuel relies on a complex network of drillers, refiners and shippers, but those who were near the Hsu STEM Range in Laurel Hill, Florida, July 27, 2022, heard the sounds of a small jet flying, heralding a new era for the jet fuel supply chain. Led by the Air Force’s Project FIERCE, this was the
Nov. 8, 2022 AFIMSC programs help military families thrive The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and its subordinate units deliver morale, welfare and recreation programs, activities and infrastructure to build and sustain ready and resilient Airmen, Guardians and families.
Nov. 7, 2022 Preview 2023 TRICARE health plan costs Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares,
Nov. 7, 2022 DAF announces 2022 Photo Contest winners With a theme for 2022 of “Celebrating Traditions,” program managers at the Air Force Services Center honored the Air Force’s 75th Birthday and gave photographers a chance to share their family and cultural traditions to highlight the diversity of military families.
Nov. 7, 2022 Department of Defense improves access to child care resources Among the child development programs recently announced by the Department of Defense as part of the “Taking Care of Service Members and Families” initiative is one that improves access to off-site military child care fee assistance and expands access for in-home child care.The DOD child care fee