Jan. 23, 2020 Hill Aerospace Museum surpasses 5 million visitors Since their inaugural opening in 1984, the Hill Aerospace Museum at Hill Air Force Base has awed, educated and inspired more than 5 million visitors. The museum recently hit that 5 millionth marker in November 2019.
Jan. 23, 2020 From sky to sea: test squadron supports Navy in biological protection The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron supports the operational test assessment of the Navy’s Enhanced Maritime Biological Protection System, a new system to detect biological substances that could be harmful to the ship’s crew.
Jan. 21, 2020 Hundreds gather for Hill Air Force Base’s 80th Anniversary Celebration The inaugural event held to commemorate Hill Air Force Base’s 80th anniversary was held at the Hill Aerospace Museum Jan. 18. Hundreds attended throughout the day to admire the museum’s aircraft and exhibits, and to witness the first of a number of celebratory activities that will take place during
Jan. 21, 2020 F135 returns to Arnold for testing in Sea Level facility The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine has returned to Arnold Engineering Development Complex for another round of testing, with a fresh engine component the focus of the latest efforts.The F135, which powers the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, is currently undergoing testing in one of the Sea Level Test Cells
Jan. 20, 2020 Next-generation gaming capabilities to augment integration, training WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) in partnership with AFWERX, is assisting the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability Office (AFWIC) in its search for the next-generation gaming technology that will help improve joint warfighter integration
Jan. 19, 2020 416th and 418th Squadrons conduct flyover before NFC championship game Airmen from the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, will be conducting a flyover to help kick off the National Football Conference championship game at Levi’s Stadium, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19, 2020 Military OneSource offers free tax prep MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.
Jan. 16, 2020 Teen daughter of Air Force family writes children’s book “Betty Bubblegum was a sassy-sweet, fearless animal lover who spent her weekends riding horses, wearing brave fashion accessories, and adventuring with her friend, a good-natured service dog named Emily,” so starts the recently published children’s book by 13-year-old Brianna Heim. The book is
Jan. 16, 2020 576th AMXS leverages robotic paint stripping technology on A-10 Thunderbolt II The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is upgrading its traditional manual media blast paint removal process by using new-generation robots to strip the paint from A-10s that come to the base for depot overhaul and maintenance.
Jan. 15, 2020 AFAS grant program opens for upcoming academic year The Air Force Aid Society is now accepting applications for the Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold Education Grant Program for students attending undergraduate degree programs for the 2020-2021 academic year.