Dec. 21, 2021 AFRL donates laser optics equipment to UNM KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory donated optics experiment materials, valued at $1 million to the University of New Mexico (UNM) to provide a state-of-the-art learning experience for graduate students.The laser equipment will be used in the Experimental Optics
Dec. 20, 2021 AFIMSC’s integrated management, combat support meets critical need for OAW mission JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center was established a few years ago, its focus was delivering globally integrated management, resourcing and combat support programs and services across the Air Force enterprise. The establishment of
Dec. 20, 2021 Virtual reality capability used during sensor validation in AEDC test cell When performing sensor validation tests in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Sea Level Test Cell 1, or SL-1, this summer, AEDC engineers at Arnold Air Force Base had the opportunity to view in nearly real-time a three-dimensional representation of the test hardware and support systems using
Dec. 20, 2021 New dormitory complex headed for Tyndall TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $145.4 million contract for a new dormitory project under the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s natural disaster recovery program. The new dorms project is the ninth military construction project awarded for the
Dec. 20, 2021 Emergency, security combine to improve response, communication Goal was to combine the dispatch units to reduce radio and telephone cross-talk thus improving both security forces and emergency response times in situations where they are both needed.
Dec. 17, 2021 AFMC We Need initiative to add more RV spots for FamCamp RV park The 412th Force Support Squadron and 412th Civil Engineer Group officially began work to expand the FamCamp following a groundbreaking ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 6.
Dec. 17, 2021 AFRL announces winners of Space University Research Initiative funding opportunity WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory, via its basic research office, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, announced December 17, the winners of the newly established Space University Research Initiative (SURI) program – a first step in improving
Dec. 17, 2021 Pegasus maintainers off to strong start The KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Sustainment Team completed its first year of organic 1C-Checks at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma producing 23 of 23 aircraft ahead of Depot schedule.
Dec. 16, 2021 Rapid Dragon’s first live fire test of a Palletized Weapon System deployed from a cargo aircraft destroys target EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA (AFRL) – The Air Force Rapid Dragon Program, a fast-paced experimentation campaign led by the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) office, successfully completed its final flight test December 16 at the Eglin AFB Overwater Test Range. The
Dec. 16, 2021 Legal team gives guidance for holiday ethics Counselors from the 66th Air Base Group Legal Office offer the information below to remind federal employees of the ethics guidance for parties and gift giving within the Department of Defense this holiday season