Nov. 19, 2021 Intern creates tool pilots can use during flight This summer, Jacob Moreno, a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, spent his time as an intern with the 586th Flight Test Squadron, or FLTS.In the spirit of innovation and accelerating change, Moreno coded a program that automatically deciphers airspace data into a graphical format that
Nov. 19, 2021 Donate, volunteer through Combined Federal Campaign WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --The Combined Federal Campaign allows personnel and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time with approved charities. Contributions support thousands of local, regional, national and international organizations.CFC’s next two Causes of the Week
Nov. 18, 2021 Cogeneration plant supplements power to Hanscom missions Hanscom civil engineers completed construction of a 4.6-megawatt cogeneration plant here earlier this year. Engineering officials say the plant not only increases the installation’s energy resilience, but will deliver $94 million in savings over the life of the contract.
Nov. 17, 2021 Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Arnold AFB Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones, looks at test samples as Savannah Langer, an engineer with the Space Test Branch, Test Division, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), speaks about the Space Threat Assessment Testbed (STAT) in which they were tested at Arnold Air Force
Nov. 15, 2021 Air Force discusses modernization of operational C2 systems The 505th Command and Control Wing hosted a team from the 700th Air Support Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, to familiarize the wing’s units to the Kessel Run All-Domain Operations Suite, or KRADOS, operational command and control tools and discuss the modernization of operational C2
Nov. 15, 2021 Air Force Marathon expands military discount to veterans, military service members for 2022 registration WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 Air Force Marathon is gearing up for registration on Jan. 1 with the new year arriving.Along with active duty, reservists, and National Guard members, discounts will be also offered to veterans and members of the ROTC. All who qualify will be offered
Nov. 15, 2021 Eglin firefighters provide aid, save lives during Operation Allies Refuge Two-week, non-stop emergency response effort to help Afghanistan evacuees.
Nov. 11, 2021 Harnessing the power of small businesses for digital transformation Research is the key. The Air Force allots a certain percentage of their research and development budget each year to small business. Why? Because funding small businesses to explore innovative ideas and new technology benefits the businesses themselves, the economy, national security and
Nov. 10, 2021 Civilian Health Promotion Services program drives culture of health, wellness Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services helps the civilian workforce both physically and mentally. It is a mobile worksite wellness program providing health and wellness services to enhance workforce engagement and improve overall physical well-being.
Nov. 10, 2021 Base lodge named best in Air Force WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh-- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was just recognized as winner of the 2021 Air Force Innkeeper Award.The competition is divided into two categories. WPAFB took home the award in the large division (286 or more rooms), while the small base winner (285 or less) was