Feb. 10, 2020 Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2020 Mechanic recognized for extinguishing blaze A pneudraulic systems mechanic was recognized with an Air Force Civilian Achievement Award Medal on Jan. 30 for putting out a fire last year in Tinker Air Force Base’s Constant Speed Drive Test Bay.Last January when an arc flash caused a sudden fire on a constant speed drive test stand, Scott
Feb. 10, 2020 Hanscom seeks engineers, scientists, program managers for hire Hanscom’s top officials are looking for more than 45 computer scientists, engineers and program managers to help develop and field the latest weapon system technology. Candidates can expect to work on tomorrow’s most advanced radars, communication and intelligence systems, command and operation
Feb. 10, 2020 Ready to Respond: 78th SFS member takes prompt action to save man’s life 78th Security Forces Squadron Airman saves a man from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.
Feb. 5, 2020 412th Test Wing changes leadership Col. Matthew Higer assumed command of the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 5.
Feb. 5, 2020 AFRL’s Epidemiology Lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The United States is currently in the midst of influenza season, but the medical readiness of Airmen across the Air Force is being supported by a DOD-wide respiratory pathogen surveillance program located at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace
Feb. 4, 2020 AFRL engineer honored with Lifetime Achievement Award EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Air Force Research Laboratory engineer Dr. Douglas Talley was recently recognized for an exceptional career in rocket engine research.Talley was honored by the Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force Liquid Propulsion subcommittee with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his
Feb. 4, 2020 Speaker recounts Blackbird legacy WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO (AFLCMC) – “I think he’s out spying,” whispered Col. Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter’s 7-year-old daughter to a frantic Director of Operations looking for her “daddy.”While she might not have grasped the full impact and certainly was not privy to his exact location, Carpenter’s
Feb. 4, 2020 On the ropes: firefighters complete advanced rescue course Hands on training in ropes, repelling and high elevations.
Feb. 3, 2020 New tool streamlines support agreement program A new tool developed by the AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate consolidates everything base-level support agreement managers need to do their jobs into one tool.