June 29, 2016 AFMC successfully transitions to Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project Some 12,500 Air Force Materiel Command civilian employees have transitioned to the Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project, or AcqDemo, pay system, effective June 12.
June 23, 2016 Education Partnership Agreement provides collaboration opportunities A recently signed Education Partnership Agreement between Hanscom and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University grants new research and educational collaboration opportunities for the Air Force Life Cycle Management programs here.
June 15, 2016 Edwards employee recognized nationally for contributions to mission A member of the 412th Civil Engineer Group was recognized for his contributions to the Edwards mission and to American Indians in government service.Robin "Bubba" Hairston, a 412th CEG heavy equipment operator, travelled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, this week, where he received the Meritorious Service Award
June 8, 2016 Test Pilot School Ph.D. program accepting applications The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is accepting graduate applications through July 31 for the Air Force Institute of Technology in-residence engineering Ph.D. program.The primary purpose of the program is to ensure the TPS curriculum and research programs reflect the state of the art in
June 8, 2016 Non-DoD Military Aircraft Office launches at Wright-Patt When preparing to buy a product, it is common for the purchaser to seek an official statement or indication that something has been assessed by a recognized authority. Most of us look online for a recognized independent ratings assessment when buying a new washing machine or a car. Seeking a seal of
June 6, 2016 AEDC Hypersonic Analysis and Evaluation Team wins Air Force award The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypersonic Analysis and Evaluation Team recently received the Air Force Analytic Team of the Year Award for 2016.The award recognizes the team's efforts in enhancing ground test capabilities and advancing the progress of multiple national defense weapon
June 3, 2016 Air Force Secretary visits Edwards Air Force Base, updates Team Edwards duing promotion ceremony, all call Airmen who pinned on their next rank this month got an extra special promotion ceremony in the base theater June 1.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the newly promoted Airmen with their certificates during a combined enlisted promotion ceremony and base all call.A packed house
June 2, 2016 Nature's hazards: Mosquito-borne diseases Mosquito bites can be annoying, but they can also cause serious viral diseases, such as Zika, West Nile, Chikungunya and Dengue. If an infected mosquito bites a bird or mammal, including humans, it can transmit the illness to them.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West
May 31, 2016 AF releases Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan The Air Force released a flight plan directing development activity as a result of a yearlong study focused on developing capability options to ensure joint force air superiority in 2030 and beyond.According to the unclassified version of the Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan, released May 26, the
May 20, 2016 CHPS coordinators focus on wellness of AFMC workforce Enhancing the health and well-being of the Air Force Materiel Command workforce was the focus of the Civilian Health Promotion Services coordinators meeting held here in April. As stated in the 2016 AFMC strategic plan, "Our people are AFMC's most precious resource." AFMC leadership's support and