June 11, 2020 2020 hurricane season is here The 2020 hurricane season is here and off to a quick start.
June 9, 2020 AFCEC study gives new life to old chemical defense decon kits The Air Force Civil Engineer’s Readiness Lab recently determined more than 75,000 expired M295 decontamination kits used in chemical defense ensembles are still effective and can be used, saving the Air Force more than $2.3 million over a four-year period. Each year, the Air Force removes expired
June 9, 2020 Energy project powers Hill AFB energy efficiency, resiliency The Air Force completed construction of a $42 million project recently that will improve energy efficiency and resiliency at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. AFCEC, in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency – Energy (DLA-E), awarded the contract to Energy Systems Group, the energy service
June 9, 2020 Air Force begins large detonations at Utah Test and Training Range The Air Force will begin large detonation operations at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) today and lasting through the end of September 2020. The detonations will occur two or three times a week and involve destroying the rocket motors and solid propellant of Air Force and Navy ballistic
June 9, 2020 AFIs guide Airmen to dos, don'ts of political activities With the 2020 Presidential election approaching, it’s important Airmen understand political guidelines, restrictions and how they can participate.
June 9, 2020 Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months.
June 9, 2020 T-7A Red Hawk achieves another design goal WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- The Air Force is a step closer to finalizing the design for its 4th and 5th Generation Advanced Pilot Trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk. Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently conducted both the Aircraft Critical Design Review (CDR) and overall System CDR during a
June 8, 2020 Nuclear digital sustainment team wins acquisition award A digital sustainment team for the next U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) recently won one of the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive’s Product Support Innovation awards.
June 8, 2020 Air Force twins share thoughts on unique careers In June 2005, two Air Force ROTC graduates began their active duty careers following a commissioning ceremony at Manhattan College. A decade and a half later, identical twins Joe and Paul Dolce came together virtually to celebrate another important milestone, promotion to lieutenant colonel.
June 8, 2020 H.O.P.E. campaign focuses on resilience In April, the Integrated Resiliency and Prevention Program Office at Robins Air Force Base started the H.O.P.E. campaign to reinforce the four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness - mental, physical, social and spiritual.