Dec. 13, 2021 AFMC We Need initiative achieves big win for nursing mothers Effective immediately, nursing mothers who work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or on a special access program (SAP) are permitted to carry battery-operated, Bluetooth-capable breast pumps into these work areas.
Dec. 13, 2021 DAF declares Hack-A-Sat Challenge winners, aims to reduce space vulnerability WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Department of the Air Force, along with the security research community, publicly announced the 2021 winners of its second annual Hack-A-Sat 2 space security challenge final event December 12. Brig. Gen. John M. Olson, call sign “Sprocket,” is the
Dec. 13, 2021 Wounded Warrior Program provides care, advocacy for Airmen Among those who deployed, more than 52,000 U.S. service members were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and another 500,000 are living with invisible wounds ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder including 320,000 with brain trauma, according to the Wounded Warrior
Dec. 10, 2021 AFRL hosts exercise to test search and rescue technology in extreme climates WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – A team of Air Force Research Laboratory researchers recently hosted a Polar Operations exercise to test Search and Rescue (SAR) technology in extreme climates.“The goal of this exercise was to collaborate with international partners to evaluate new
Dec. 10, 2021 TRICARE copays to increase WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Starting Jan. 1, TRICARE pharmacy copayments will change for all beneficiaries, except active-duty service members, dependent survivors, and medically retired service members and their family members.The increases are part of a larger Department of Defense
Dec. 10, 2021 Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to
Dec. 10, 2021 Country managers provide targeted support Three command country managers recently had a discussion of their experiences on AFLCMC’s Leadership Log podcast.
Dec. 10, 2021 Giant holiday cards make repeat appearance WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Force Support Squadron recently kicked off the return of the giant holiday card display at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.“We talked about starting this back up last year, but we were not able to make it happen,” said Sarah Burkhart, 88 FSS community
Dec. 9, 2021 AFNWC collaborates on production of modernized nuclear bomb The first production unit of the B61-12 nuclear bomb rolled out on Nov. 23.
Dec. 9, 2021 Agile Patriot: A chance to build leadership skills The second Agile Patriot conference for aspiring young professionals is scheduled for Jan.10-13, 2022. The conference is designed to provide a premiere professional development opportunity for individuals in the mid-tier Airmen and civilian ranks.