Oct. 14, 2021 Civil engineers improve Hanscom facilities Base civil engineers completed approximately $400,000 in building enhancement projects here in fiscal year 2021 as part of the workplace improvement program.
Oct. 13, 2021 Kessel Run delivers JIGSAW to NATO forces Kessel Run recently partnered with Headquarters, Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT) to deliver a software application, used to plan air-to-air refueling (AAR) operations, to two NATO units as part of a foreign military sale (FMS) earlier this year.
Oct. 13, 2021 AFTC, USSF: a critical link to the future of Space Test Space capabilities intended to survive and operate in a warfighting domain require significant changes to how systems are designed, tested and fielded. Because of this, the Air Force Test Center and U.S. Space Force are dedicated partners in leveraging Test Center resources, plans, and processes to
Oct. 13, 2021 Hill Airmen participate in AF fitness study Airmen from the 649th Munitions Squadron and other units at Hill Air Force Base are taking part in a physical fitness research project to discern if wearable technology could replace the Air Force’s annual fitness test.
Oct. 13, 2021 Virtual reality paint simulator enhances classroom experience Aircraft painters in the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex can now hone their trade virtually.Painters with the 588th Aircraft Maintenance Support Squadron Corrosion Control shop at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are some of the first to do their refresher paint training in a virtual paint
Oct. 12, 2021 AFMC Spark Tank finalists announced Air Force Materiel Command named its 2022 MAJCOM Spark Tank finalists during the command Senior Leader Conference, Oct. 8. Spark Tank brings forth the innovative knowledge and powers of Airmen and Guardians, reflecting leadership’s continued efforts to empower and provide them with a platform to
Oct. 12, 2021 Fiscal Year 21 drives innovation, readiness across command, enterprise The Air Force Materiel Command executed more than $68.5 billion across all funding areas in fiscal year 2021, closing out the year 99.9% obligated despite challenges related to the coronavirus, Operation Allies Refuge and Welcome, underfunded enterprise programs, innovation needs and more.
Oct. 12, 2021 Two Rocket Planes Highlight Open Aircraft Day Oct. 16 The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will continue to provide the unique opportunity for visitors to get an up-close look inside a different aircraft from the collection each month on select days.
Oct. 12, 2021 Maintenance automation effort saves time, costs The 526th Electronics Maintenance Squadron, part of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of airborne generators, replaced its process of winding and forming coils by hand with automated equipment in order to save time and money while improving product
Oct. 12, 2021 Eglin test squadron releases GBU-72 for first time Test series included the first-ever weapons load, flight and release of the weapon July 23. Also included Eglin’s largest-ever arena test, surpassing the previous titleholder by more than double.