Jan. 28, 2022 AEDC engineers assist with SBIR effort researching noise reduction of aircraft engines Through a Small Business Innovative Research contract awarded to MetroLaser, Inc., by the U.S. Navy, a system is being developed to measure the gas velocity of engine exhaust to help find ways to reduce noise from aircraft.Bernie Williamson, Air Force project manager, explained that in November the
Jan. 27, 2022 AFCEC Natural Disaster Recovery Division prepares for future disasters TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division, located at Tyndall, recently created a new branch to enhance readiness and preparedness for the next natural disaster that may strike an Air Force installation. “It’s only a matter of time before
Jan. 27, 2022 Small team, big responsibility When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind.
Jan. 25, 2022 AFIMSC releases updated strategic plan The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its updated strategic plan Jan. 25, identifying new goals and objectives for helping two services, nine major commands and 83 installations execute their missions and take care of Airmen, Guardians and families around the world.
Jan. 25, 2022 MilTax Online Tax-Filing Forum Opens Doors to Service Members, Families Military OneSource's MilTax forum is open for business as the IRS began accepting tax returns, an official with the Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy said.
Jan. 25, 2022 Team Eglin's 2020 weapon efforts recognized in 2022 The 96th Maintenance Group, 780th Test Squadron and Air Force Research Lab’s Munitions Directorate directly contributed to the effort.
Jan. 24, 2022 Department of the Air Force WAGGI survey release The ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey provides department leaders and communication professionals with insights on how to provide Airmen and Guardians with relevant information through multiple internal and external sources.
Jan. 24, 2022 AFICC oversees COVID-19 relief efforts as part of DAF ACT, awards contract for critical test kit materials JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation Contracting Center is overseeing the execution of billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief, with a recent contract award providing critical materials used in the production of rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test kits. The current DAF
Jan. 22, 2022 B-52H bomber makes its way slowly to Oklahoma City, ready to fulfill mission After nearly 1,500 miles and a month on the road, the B-52H Stratofortress nicknamed “Damage Inc. II” has arrived in Oklahoma and is ready to start its new mission.Unlike its predecessors “Ghost Rider” and “Wise Guy,” which were also resurrected from the Arizona desert, this venerable aircraft will
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.