April 28, 2020 Software innovations makes F-16 more capable WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – F-16 Operational Flight Program (OFP) M-series 7.2+ was released in April 2020 to more than 600 Block 40/42/50/52 F-16s delivering a wide range of new capabilities to the Fighting Falcon. The $455 million program fielded major capability upgrades such as the
April 27, 2020 New director looks to innovate Tinker’s cyberspace As the new director of Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Air Base Wing Communications Directorate, Kirk Theophanous is determined to support Tinker’s unique mission with a focus on cyberspace defense and a leadership style that is centered on supporting people and prioritizing the mission.Previously
April 27, 2020 The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge selects inaugural cohort The first 10 startups to participate in The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge, a two-year pilot project designed to increase non-traditional participation in Small Business Innovative Research program opportunities, were selected April 24. Airgility, Inc.; Agile Data Decisions LLC; Colvin Run
April 27, 2020 Hanscom SFS named best in AF The 66th Security Forces Squadron was recently selected as the 2019 Outstanding Security Forces Unit “Small Category” award winner. The award, categorized by small, medium, large, and reserve component teams, recognizes the contributions Security Forces units have made to the Air Force’s ability to
April 24, 2020 Modular mission control room upgrade improves 412th Test Wing’s capabilities A $37 million improvement and modernization program is now underway at the 412th Test Wing’s Ridley Mission Control Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
April 23, 2020 Amid COVID-19 pandemic, AFRL technology protects medical facilities ROME, N.Y. – The Department of Defense is deploying Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate to military medical facilities in support of the medical response to COVID-19, including the hospital ships USNS Mercy and USNS
April 23, 2020 Air Force promotes home safety, offers free firearm cable locks The Department of the Air Force is contributing to home safety by offering free cable locks for personally-owned firearms, which are a first line of defense for safe storage and unintentional use.
April 23, 2020 AFRL Sensors Directorate senior security research engineer wins Women in Engineering Award WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate senior security research engineer was selected by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Dayton Section to receive the 2020 IEEE Dayton Section Women in Engineering (WIE) Award.Felicia
April 23, 2020 Logistics, aerial port teams support re-deployment Coronavirus Disease 2019 is not stopping Team Robins from providing crucial support to its mission partners. The 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 94th Aerial Port Squadron pulled together amidst the crisis to re-deploy members of the 461st Air Control Wing and the 116th Air Control Wing
April 23, 2020 $6.4 billion contingency support contract increases field assistance The Air Force recently awarded an eight-year, $6.4 billion contingency support contract to eight firms. The Air Force Contract Augmentation Program, or AFCAP, is a rapid response contingency contract tool managed and serviced through the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center enterprise.