Nov. 14, 2018 AFRL, NASA partner on aerospace physiology to spin into next era of space travel WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It’s not often that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts astronauts testing in its facilities. In fact, it’s been since the 1960s. But due in part to the relationship between the Air Force and NASA as well as the location and unique capabilities of the
Nov. 14, 2018 F-35 maintainers at Hill AFB shaping future with BOLT After several months, an innovative program in the 388th Fighter Wing is proving it has the potential to deliver combat power more efficiently and may shape how the Air Force determines future requirements to sustain F-35A Lightning II operations.
Nov. 13, 2018 Progressive lunch helps raise charity drive awareness WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command employees not only “showed some love” to the annual Combined Federal Campaign Nov. 6, but to their hungry stomachs, as well. The progressive lunch – the brainchild of Gail Forest, SES, director of engineering and
Nov. 13, 2018 National Museum USAF announces Ninth Annual Student Writing Competition Teenagers will have a unique opportunity to earn scholarship funds while learning about military aviation history through the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Ninth Annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition. This year's theme focuses on the fact that July 2019 marks 50 years
Nov. 13, 2018 TRICARE open enrollment gives plan choices to beneficiaries Beneficiaries of TRICARE who want to make changes to their health care coverage are now able to do so during the TRICARE enrollment period that starts Nov. 12. TRICARE Open Season gives enrollees in the TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plans the opportunity to review their health care options and
Nov. 9, 2018 FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
Nov. 9, 2018 Vietnam veteran speaks about integrated resiliency, suicide prevention Looking into the mirror, a man doesn’t recognize the person who stands before him. The reflection is covered in a countless number of scars; scars of a tragic past and an event that forever changed his life.However, these wounds enable him to share his message of fighting back and not allowing the
Nov. 8, 2018 Don’t Stand in Line: TSA Precheck Open to Military, DOD Civilians Service members are trusted to defend the nation, surely they can be trusted when boarding a plane. This is the thinking of the Transportation Security Administration, which is pushing to ensure that service members and DOD civilians know they can use the TSA Precheck program.
Nov. 7, 2018 AF team talks space with Edwards test experts There’s no better way to learn about testing complex things than visiting Edwards AFB. That’s why the 412th Test Wing hosted a forum to discuss space test and evaluation Oct. 29. The day-long discussions included colonels from Air Force Space Command, Air Force Test Center, 412th TW, Arnold
Nov. 7, 2018 AFIMSC budget analyst survives storm; keeps mission going Scott Sheffield weighed his options as Hurricane Michael strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and barreled toward the Florida coast. Like most residents in the area, the AFIMSC budget analyst could ride out the storm from his home in Panama City Beach or evacuate to a safer location. But Sheffield had