Sept. 11, 2023 AFRL Regional Hub Networks for the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest regions awarded 2-year contract extension The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, announced a two-year contract extension and $15 million increase in funding for each of the Regional Hub Networks. The two pilot programs are based at Cornell University, Mid-Atlantic, and Purdue University, Midwest.
Sept. 11, 2023 Richardson highlights AFMC’s integral role in next-gen bomber program during AFA keynote Using the acquisition and fielding of the Air Force’s newest bomber as a backdrop, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command Commander, emphasized the critical role the organization maintains in outpacing and deterring the People’s Republic of China in a high-profile address, Sept. 11.
Sept. 11, 2023 Partnership agreement furthers safety of Advanced Aircraft Mobility in low-altitude conditions AFWERX Prime and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Architecture and Integration Weather office have signed a memorandum of agreement allowing them to collaborate on efforts to reduce the impact of low-altitude weather on Advanced Air Mobility platforms.
Sept. 11, 2023 DOD Forever Resilient After 9/11 More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Sept. 8, 2023 Acquisition Program Is Talent Pipeline to Prepare Students for DOD Civilian Careers The new Defense Civilian Training Corps pilot program provides 100% tuition scholarships and monthly stipends to prepare undergraduate students for a direct path into the DOD's acquisition-related civilian careers.
Sept. 8, 2023 CSAF issues warning of PLA recruitment of US Air Force members, veterans CSAF issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the PLA.
Sept. 8, 2023 Maintenance team sets C-5M record-breaking year Seventy-five is a lucky number for the 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The squadron reached a major milestone by increasing the Planned/Scheduled Depot Level Maintenance by 75% for C-5M Super Galaxies this year.
Sept. 8, 2023 ‘Give Happy:’ Combined Federal Campaign set to crank up in local communities Plans are underway for the start of the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign, allowing service members and civilian workers the opportunity to support thousands of international, national and local charities monetarily or through volunteer hours.
Sept. 8, 2023 AFSVC reserve officer joins UTSA basketball as coach An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center teammate is going to be sitting courtside this season for the University of Texas at San Antonio men’s basketball team as an assistant coach. Around the Air Force Services Center, Lt. Col. Kurtis Darden is a reserve officer who is serving as an
Sept. 7, 2023 Gamers needed to help build Air Force strategy The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is contracting with MITRE to test Airmen and Guardian decision making in a contested environment through video gaming. Registration opened Sept. 6 for military members to participate in eSports tournament GameX: Mission Generation Under Attack at