Jan. 4, 2022 Air Force seeking tech talent at software hiring event AFLCMC is seeking top talent to fill critical roles across the AFLCMC software enterprise.
Jan. 3, 2022 Hand-painting key to high-tech stealth With stealth designed-in from day one, the F-35 has an unmatched ability to evade enemy detection and enter contested airspace. The F-35’s aligned edges, reduced engine signature, internal carriage of weapons and fuel and embedded sensors all contribute to its unique stealth performance.
Jan. 3, 2022 Funding boosts hypersonic testing throughput at Arnold Engineering Development Complex facilities Two of the test and evaluation capabilities within the Space Test Branch of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex have received funding from the Test Resource Management Center, or TRMC, to improve the nation’s ability to test hypersonic systems in a timely manner.
Dec. 30, 2021 Safety officials urge responsible use of supplemental heating options Winter has returned and personnel should be cautious before choosing the way to heat their homes. The cold weather can often call for supplemental heating sources, such as portable heating appliances. However, some methods may be hazardous for indoor use.
Dec. 28, 2021 Air Force supports U.S. global health policy priorities of 2021 As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats.
Dec. 27, 2021 568th AMXS completes first year of depot production at new KC-46A campus The 568th AMXS is the first Federal Aviation Administration designated Military Repair Station, which authorizes maintenance of commercial derivative aircraft such as the Boeing 767-based KC-46A Pegasus.
Dec. 22, 2021 Air Force accelerates change to save lives: How aeromedical evacuation mission advanced in 20 years In the years following the attacks on September 11, 2001, U.S. Air Force medics accelerated advancements in medical care, specifically aeromedical evacuations, to save more service members’ lives.
Dec. 21, 2021 Tribal partnerships help Air Force archaeologists understand surprising discovery JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – An Air Force team conducting an archaeological inventory in the west Utah desert has emerged with a discovery poised to completely reframe experts’ understanding of human tobacco use in North America. The groundbreaking find – 12,300-year-old tobacco seeds
Dec. 21, 2021 AFRL, Northrop Grumman demonstrate solar to radio frequency conversion KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s and Northrop Grumman’s Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) Project have successfully conducted the first end-to-end demonstration of key hardware for the Arachne flight experiment. A ground
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