Feb. 1, 2022 National Museum of the USAF Hosts Free Virtual Read Across America Program Registration is now open for a free virtual Read Across America program at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The program will feature four aviation-themed books targeting second and third grade classrooms. Each registrant will receive a YouTube link to an 8-15 minute video, which includes
Feb. 1, 2022 F-35 Joint Program Office completes initial deployment of new, improved logistics hardware The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), in partnership with Lockheed Martin, achieved another milestone in the transition of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) to the modernized F-35 Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) logistics information system by fielding the first 14 sets of
Feb. 1, 2022 Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise. MEEP will encourage Airmen
Feb. 1, 2022 Air Force FMS lead discusses vision for the enterprise Despite another year impacted by COVID, Foreign Military Sales continues to grow, with a total portfolio value of $230.2 billion consisting of 3,409 active FMS cases and $104.6 billion work-in-progress.
Feb. 1, 2022 Air Force awards construction contract at MIT Lincoln Laboratory Hanscom campus The Air Force Civil Engineer Center successfully facilitated award of a $277 million project to construct a modern laboratory required for development of advanced technologies on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory campus, located on Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.
Jan. 31, 2022 System used to develop standard for ensuring safety, confidence and reliability of Air Force body armor plates The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Integrated Logistics Systems-Supply Capability Delivery Team fielded an upgrade to enterprise asset management capabilities to ensure that all body armor plates are tested and managed as needed to assure the ability for these to meet the needs of
Jan. 31, 2022 myEval is now live! The Air Force has launched a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application called myEvaluation, or myEval. The Air Force is transitioning from vPC to myEval in multiple phases to allow for appropriate adjustment cycles prior to mandatory use.
Jan. 31, 2022 AFLCMC sets small business awards record again In 2021, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded $4.8 billion in contracts to small businesses across the United States, breaking its previous high of $3.6 billion in 2020.
Jan. 31, 2022 MIT partnership empowers acquisition officer with AI tools The Digital Directorate is partnering with the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator to help acquisition professionals gain AI experience.
Jan. 31, 2022 WR-ALC, 78th CEG: Working together for energy efficient solutions Keeping the lights on at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, requires a lot of energy. The 78th Civil Engineering Group and the 402nd Maintenance Support Group Energy Assurance Office with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex are working together to ensure the base energy needs are met and managed