Aug. 1, 2023 C-STARS gains new equipment for infectious disease readiness training An essential piece of equipment arrived at the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills, or C-STARS, in Omaha, Nebraska, June 24, 2023. The Negatively Pressurized CONEX, or NPC, will be utilized in developing a new infectious disease air transport training course on procedures for
July 31, 2023 Edwards AFB Hosts U.S. Air Force Weapons School Capstone Edwards AFB hosted the Air Force Weapons School capstone recently. Dozens of combat aircraft assigned to the Weapons School participated in the extensive training event. The Weapons School trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force.
July 31, 2023 Entrepreneurship Workshop, resource fair held More than 200 military spouses, veterans, and transitioning service members attended in-person and virtually to an Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair at Hanscom Air Force Base, July 28.The Department of Commerce and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in partnership with base
July 31, 2023 A look back: Peacemaker Parasites - Goblins and other strange proposals Events of World War II showed a need for fighter escort of bombers near the target area. On April 11, 1941, the Army Air Corps issued a specification calling for industry to produce a bomber capable of carrying 10,000 pounds of bombs to targets 5,000 miles away and return without refueling.
July 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
July 31, 2023 Summer Emerald Flag draws largest crowd ever Goal of event is to connect different air, ground, sea, space and cyberspace systems to improve the speed and accessibility of information shared in a live and virtual battlefield.
July 31, 2023 Halt workplace hazards The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual Safe + Sound Week National Safety campaign Aug. 7-13. The campaign consists of three core elements: Management and Leadership, Workers Participation, and a systematic approach to Finding and Fixing Hazards. This year’s newest
July 28, 2023 Serious study, staggered brain breaks help Edwards PRIME students for STEM success The base’s Prioritizing Relevance in Mathematic Experiences outreach program wrapped up yet another year of serious study interspersed with fun aimed at spurring students to success in the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
July 28, 2023 From rookie pilot to servant leader: 33-year Air Force career ends on high note In his 33 years serving in the Air Force, Lt. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer did much more than just fly. He ends his military career this week as Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command.