Jan. 22, 2022 Building the ‘Aerial port of the future’ The Configured Air Load Building Tool system consists of light detection and ranging cameras to create 3D images of cargo received by the 436th APS, also known as the Super Port, along with hand-held tablets and software that enable pallet building efficiency.
Jan. 21, 2022 Compressor shop saves $1k per employee, month in support of energy conservation If Tinker Air Force Base had a heat map for energy usage, Bldg. 210 would be white-hot.It’s the home of the compressor shop for 76th Maintenance Support Group. With only 15 personnel, they’re relatively small, but they’ve got a big mission working with even bigger equipment.
Jan. 21, 2022 AFRL senior autonomy scientist receives presidential civilian award WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Dr. Steven K. Rogers, Air Force senior scientist for autonomy, was recently selected by President Biden to receive the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Senior Professional. Only one percent of career senior executive service or senior
Jan. 20, 2022 Hanscom University to offer personal, professional development opportunities Base officials will offer personal and professional development opportunities to members of the workforce through the newly established Hanscom University.
Jan. 20, 2022 AFLCMC Focus Week returns Jan. 24-28 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting the first Focus Week of 2022 from Jan. 24-28.
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.