Jan. 20, 2022 AFWERX Agility Prime completes first USAF-piloted flight of an eVTOL vehicle with partner Kitty Hawk WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The AFWERX Agility Prime program took another step forward in December with the first government remotely piloted flight of an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.Capt. Terrence McKenna, an Air Force Reserve pilot with the 370th
Jan. 19, 2022 Air Force propulsion leader highlights priorities and successes Since taking over as director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate, in July of 2020, John Sneden and his team have been at the forefront of efforts to modernize the propulsion systems that power U.S. Air Force aircraft.
Jan. 18, 2022 Aerial Networks Summit provides roadmaps for JADC2, ABMS Senior leaders from around the Air Force recently traveled here to discuss aligning the service’s aerial networking efforts in support of Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
Jan. 18, 2022 Pitch It program simplifies engagement with Hanscom organizations The Hanscom Innovation Team has developed a unique program to streamline engagement with industry and encourage cross-collaboration among Hanscom organizations.
Jan. 14, 2022 Rapid software update improves ground transport management during Operation Allies Welcome In an effort to help the U.S. Air Force manage ground transportation during Operation Allies Welcome, the BES Directorate’s On-Line Vehicle Interactive Management System (OLVIMS) team updated a management platform specifically for Task Force members.
Jan. 13, 2022 Morris discusses digital transformation, hiring during “State of the Center” address During the annual “State of the Center” address Jan. 10, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander discussed his priorities, provided insight into the Center’s digital transformation efforts, and detailed hiring challenges.
Jan. 13, 2022 New software factory aims to digitally transform AFRL WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The chief software officer for the Air Force recently designated Hangar 18 as a Department of the Air Force software factory. Hangar 18 joins 16 other Department of the Air Force software factories—including the first, Kessel Run—that have sprung up
Jan. 12, 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Remember! Celebrate! Act! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will be recognized on Jan. 17, 2022.
Jan. 11, 2022 Electronic Warfare and Avionics Program Office modernizing radios in aircraft to improve warfighter capabilities The Electronic Warfare and Avionics Program Office in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is leading efforts to rapidly develop and field a replacement airborne high frequency radio in various aircraft to meet warfighter needs.
Jan. 7, 2022 Air Force moves forward with $28.9M contract award at Andersen AFB ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 2 successfully led the award of a $28.9 million contract recently to construct new reinforced munitions storage magazines known as “igloos” at Andersen Air Force Base.The project is the third of a