Oct. 4, 2021 Tyndall AFB kicks off construction for new Commercial Gate project TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tyndall moved closer to its first new entry control facility when it held a construction kick-off meeting Sept. 29 for a new commercial gate complex. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the nearly $18.2 million contract for the installation’s new commercial gate
Oct. 4, 2021 AFRL engineer recognized for contributions to composites research WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The American Society for Composites recently acknowledged Dr. Ajit Roy, of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, with its Outstanding Research Award for Exceptional Contributions to Composite Research. With his
Oct. 4, 2021 Idea earns sustainment center civilian a Spark Tank semi-finalist spot A simple idea to add a QR code to a Department of Defense form could bring major improvements in tracking aircraft parts and other ordered assets across the globe.
Oct. 4, 2021 AFIMSC presses till final hours to execute $7 billion in FY21 The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out an extremely tight year in the last hours of FY21, executing more than $7 billion to attain close to 99.9 percent obligation of the operations and maintenance portfolio across the enterprise.
Oct. 4, 2021 F-35A completes milestone 5th Gen fighter test with refurbished B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft recently released B61-12 Joint Test Assemblies (JTAs) during the F-35A’s first Full Weapon System Demonstration with the B61-12, completing the final flight test exercise of the nuclear design certification process.
Oct. 4, 2021 Cost Engineering Improvement Program set for Initial Operating Capability JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new program to certify engineers who determine costs associated with military construction projects will reach initial operating capability this month.The Cost Estimating Improvement Program is the culmination of five years of work to get Airmen trained in
Oct. 4, 2021 AFIMSC acquisition team in running for DOD award for COVID-19 efforts JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A small Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team recently garnered Air Force-level recognition for its vast life-saving impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 45-person, 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron team was selected as an Air
Oct. 1, 2021 ‘Installation of the Future’ rebuild ensures vitality of Silver Flag training missions The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $25.6 million military construction project for three new facilities at the Air Combat Command’s Silver Flag exercise site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 1, 2021 Nuclear weapons center cuts ribbon for new cyber security facility AFNWC cut the ribbon on a new cyber security facility at its Minuteman III Systems Directorate location.
Oct. 1, 2021 Air Force to launch official website redesign, temporarily pause new content for updates To enable required updates, officials said the service will not release new content on AF.mil Oct. 1 – Oct. 6, while the Air Force migrates to a redesigned, mobile-ready website.