Feb. 18, 2022 Black ice’: An unseen killer WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- While no ice is black, the universal nomenclature for clear ice on roadways is ‘black ice.”It’s among the deadliest hazards drivers have to contend with during winter months. Motorists must be aware of it and know what to do if they encounter black ice
Feb. 17, 2022 F-35 ITF’s Dual Capable Aircraft Team wins national aviation award Representatives from the F-35 Integrated Test Force’s Dual Aircraft Capable Team received the prestigious Col. Franklin C. Wolfe Weapons Systems Award during presentation ceremony at the Joint Program Office headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 16.
Feb. 17, 2022 Command Chief: “The work of the sustainment center is like oxygen” In his conversations with Airmen, Schultz makes it a point to address readiness, particularly regarding the pacing challenges the military is facing. He wants to ensure they understand the gravity of the situation and what it may mean in terms of actual conflict.“For years, we operated from a
Feb. 17, 2022 AFRL to highlight latest technologies at AFA Warfare Symposium WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase programs and technologies in several areas including space, weapons, biotechnology, and command and control, plus avenues for sharing ideas or capabilities with the lab during the Air Force Association’s
Feb. 17, 2022 Micro Drone Race to Take Place Feb 25-27 at National Museum USAF National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to see fast-flying micro machines as 48 pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 Globemaster II during the museum’s Third Annual Micro Drone Race Feb. 25-27.Registered drone pilots will begin
Feb. 17, 2022 Actor Channing Tatum visits JBSA, Military Working Dogs Channing Tatum, star and co-director of the upcoming movie “Dog,” visited Joint Base San Antonio Feb. 9 on a USO tour to promote the movie, visit with military members, as well as learn about the missions of various units.
Feb. 17, 2022 Respite care available for EFMP families Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible for additional support through the Air Force Respite Care program. Respite Care provides active duty Air Force families with short term specialized child care to reduce the stressors associated with caring for a child with
Feb. 17, 2022 Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022 Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Feb. 16, 2022 AFIMSC worldwide pursues innovation, automation to streamline finance operations The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s annual financial services workshop continued to standardize financial operation processes to ensure Airmen and Guardians are paid timely and accurately. AFIMSC welcomed more than 940 financial services professionals from the Department of the
Feb. 15, 2022 AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE (AFRL) – AFWERX will host a virtual hiring event and “Build the Team” panel featuring Mrs. Sharene Brown, spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., February 17 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. EST. Details for watching the event can be found here. In addition to the