May 27, 2020 AFCEC consolidates program to maximize lethality, readiness The Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program uses agreements with eligible entities, like cities and land trusts, to cost share mutually beneficial land easements within priority impact areas.
May 26, 2020 Hill’s new manufacturing flight overcomes part shortages When an essential aircraft part becomes unavailable, it’s not a constraint for the 533 Commodities Maintenance Squadron. They take the motto, “Built right. Ready to fight,” to an entirely different level since they can fabricate their own parts.
May 21, 2020 Hill AFB F-35 maintainers speed egress inspection and servicing HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Maintainers here are helping aircraft availability numbers by decreasing downtime in the process for inspecting and servicing F-35A Lightning II seats.388th Maintenance Group Airman Staff Sgt. Cameron Westin and 419th Maintenance Group Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Westover, an Air
May 20, 2020 From the commander: Team Eglin to hold virtual safety day Eglin AFB to hold a virtual safety pause May 21.
May 19, 2020 AFNWC splits ICBMs in two: Center realigns to improve nuclear mission focus The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is restructuring its directorates to improve focus on providing nuclear capabilities to the warfighter.
May 19, 2020 Virtual JSTARS: Training enters virtual reality Virtual reality is coming to the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft in a collaboration with the 116th Air Control Wing and the 461st Air Control Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. A VR Maintenance and Operations Training Program has been created to supplement training
May 18, 2020 Month of the Military Caregiver: Hidden Heroes May is recognized as the Department of Defense’s Month of the Military Caregiver. This time is used to honor, commend and show appreciation for those that care for wounded, ill and injured service members. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, known as AFW2, has a Caregiver Support and Family
May 15, 2020 Air Force photo contest launches July 1 After a short delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Air Force Photo Contest starts July 1. This year's theme is "We Are Family."
May 15, 2020 ABMS holds Industry Day WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Nearly 1,000 representatives from more than 400 companies participated in the Advanced Battle Management System Industry Day on May 13. The event, hosted on Zoom by the Architecture and Integration Directorate, was one of the first large-scale, nationwide