July 2, 2020 AFIMSC single data call frees up civil engineers JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's consolidation and streamlining of data calls is making the lives of base civil engineers easier.AFIMSC's Facility Recap and Sustainment Branch collaborated with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's
June 30, 2020 Air Force collaboration leads to new method of triggering shape change WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The saying “form follows function” speaks to the obvious relationship between an object’s shape and its purpose: how it will be used. If an object can change its shape, it can be used for a broader range of purposes. Researchers at the Air Force Research
June 30, 2020 Team JSTARS aircrew, maintainers launch mission during CBRNE training event The 461st and 116th Air Control Wings Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System team performed a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives environment training event at Robins Air Force Base Georgia, June 26. The CBRNE training tested the JSTARS team’s ability to launch E-8C
June 30, 2020 Air Force stands up new division to enhance customer service for EFMP families The Department of the Air Force stood up a new division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center to integrate three Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) components -- medical, family support and assignments.
June 30, 2020 Keeping safe in and around the water during a pandemic With many local pools closed due to the pandemic we find ourselves itching for the chance to get out and enjoy the water this summer.
June 30, 2020 “Remote hands” allow upgrades to stay on schedule Weather is a critical component in many Air Force operations. A team here worked collaboratively and innovatively with the 46th Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to ensure testing necessary to keep weather systems operational would continue, despite the ongoing global pandemic.The
June 29, 2020 Edwards to test newest fuel truck The 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently took delivery of two of the newest version of the Large Capacity Refuel Vehicle, LCRV, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
June 29, 2020 Air Force awards $5.25 million to accelerate Quantum enabling technologies ROME, N.Y. – To expedite the advancement and innovation of quantum technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory awarded $5.25 million to 23 small businesses during a first-of-its-kind virtual quantum collider pitch event June 15-16.“The U.S. military is leading the acceleration of quantum
June 29, 2020 Wounded warrior uses weights to lift spirits Recently participated in first "virtual" powerlifting competition.
June 24, 2020 Armed Forces Voters Week offers voter registration, absentee ballot information Armed Forces Voters Week is observed June 27 through July 5, and officials are reminding service members to vote in local elections or by absentee ballot.