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  • Brig. Gen. James Dienst, 711th Human Performance Wing commander, passes the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine flag to Col. Theresa Goodman in a Change of Command ceremony July 19 to symbolize the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wesley Farnsworth)

    USAF School of Aerospace Medicine receives new commander

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Theresa Goodman assumed command of the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in a Change of Command ceremony July 19 in the atrium of the schoolhouse here.“The ceaseless efforts at USAFSAM to improve how we care for and protect our Airmen, and return them to fight faster and stronger is
  • Two contractors working on a construction project at Arnold Air Force Base are credited with recently saving the life of a co-worker by performing CPR when the man went into cardiac arrest. The contractors are with Morsey Constructors. One of them, Robert Hart, left, poses for a photo with crew superintendent Ashley Koepp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (Image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes.)

    Contractors credited with saving life of co-worker

    When a member of their construction crew went into cardiac arrest on the jobsite at Arnold Air Force Base, Robert Hart and Vincent “Red” Halligan did not hesitate.The two contactors, both of whom are with Morsey Constructors, acted quickly and administered CPR to their unconscious co-worker.Emergency responders at Arnold are crediting Hart and
  • Capt. Olivia Unzueta is one of the few female maintenance officers in the Air Force. She is currently in a career broadening position located at Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Air Force givers her the opportunity to create a better future for her family. (U.S. Air Force photo / Darrius A. Parker)

    People of AFMC: Path of change for Air Force captain

    Thirty minutes northwest of Austin, Texas, a girl from Lago Vista was raised by a young mother and a father who battled cancer in his late twenties and early thirties. Life wasn’t easy, but living through these challenges played an instrumental role in the development of a future United States Air Force Officer.Capt. Olivia Unzueta is one of the
  • Maj. Matt Tucker, 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A pilot, smiles during his a peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., on July 8th, 2019. For the PBSC donation, a needle is placed in one arm to extract blood which is run through a machine that separates the different components. Stem cells and platelets are stored while red and white blood cells are returned to the donor.

    Saving Lives

    Many Americans choose to donate blood, platelets, and more all around the country every day. One Nomad decided to go above and beyond to help a total stranger.
  • Innovation showcase

    Eglin showcases its innovation

    AFMC leadership gets hands on view of Eglin's innovative instruments.
  • Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event, focus on multi-domain operations

    Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event on multi-domain operations

    Hosted by Air University and themed “Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations,” the emphasis of this year’s AFITC will be on education and training in the realm of multi-domain command and control.

  • The power of words

    Effective communication leads to understanding. Many conflicts are the result of miscommunication due to misunderstanding. How can you become a better communicator?Become a better listener.  Practice active listening by focusing on what the member is communicating to you. Checking your phone, changing the topic, or allowing other nuances to
  • Capt. Christopher, a 103rd Attack Squadron pilot at Horsham Air Guard Station, Pa., operates an MQ-9 Reaper flight simulator at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City, N.J., March 3, 2016. The Federal Aviation Administration selected eight 111th Attack Wing pilot volunteers from Horsham AGS for a study aimed at developing a Detect and Avoid display for unmanned aircraft systems. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

    Classified network modernized with over $150 million contract

    The Hanscom program executive office overseeing the Air Force Secret Internet Protocol Router Network awarded a five-year contract to unify and standardize classified computing at more than 180 Air Force locations worldwide.
  • Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot, walks near the lunar module during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity.

    Aiming higher: Airmen contribute to human spaceflight from Apollo to tomorrow

    From Air Force Col. Nick Hague, who is currently aboard the International Space Station, all the way back to Buzz Aldrin, who was a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot in the Korean War, Airmen are among the more than 60% of astronauts who came from the uniformed service.
  • Rising Technology: DLA-Aviation automates to support WR-ALC workload increase

    Rising Technology: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins automates to support WR-ALC workload increase

    Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins on Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently acquired state of the art automated storage aids that has Shop Service Center personnel optimistic about the future of delivery response time and ease-of-access to the crucial parts necessary for aircraft maintenance.
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