June 1, 2021 Kirkland visits AFSC Airmen at Tinker The commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center spent much of the day May 17 interacting with military and civilian Airmen across Tinker Air Force Base. Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, 448th Supply Chain Management Wing and 72nd Air Base Wing to better
June 1, 2021 Airman’s Foundational Competencies: An Air Force Initiative The Air Force has identified 24 Airman’s foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic competency-based approach to develop the force.
June 1, 2021 AFRL Materials Characterization Facility pushes state of the art The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base recently renovated their materials characterization facility to meet the ever-advancing needs of materials research.
May 31, 2021 AFMC Connect June focus: Connected The primary components of a successful, productive and healthful workplace is within the grasp of every supervisor. That trusted environment where participants are committed to respectful collaboration toward mission success is exemplified by members who are connected.
May 30, 2021 Robins could see new missions, new aircraft in 2022 The Air Force announced plans today to bring four new missions, including new aircraft, to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, beginning in fiscal year 2022.
May 30, 2021 Memorial Day: The story behind the names of AFLCMC bases The Air Force typically names bases after Airmen killed in the line of duty. Here is a brief look at the namesakes of AFLCMC bases on this Memorial Day.
May 28, 2021 DAF releases FY22 budget proposal, journeys to the Air and Space Forces of 2030 The Department’s $173.7 billion request includes the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force budgets. The Air Force’s budget of $156.3 billion is a 2.3% increase and the Space Force’s budget of $17.4 billion is a 13.1% increase from FY 2021.
May 28, 2021 Precision landing system increases warfighter readiness overseas A team in the Digital Directorate here recently improved warfighter readiness by using the first Deployable Instrument Landing System at an airfield outside the United States.
May 28, 2021 AFRL opens research altitude chambers, becomes force in aerospace physiology WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – When Airmen are flying at 50,000 feet, they have to be prepared for every situation. And every piece of equipment that goes up with them must be able to function under the pressures of flight as well. At the Air Force Research Laboratory, ensuring
May 28, 2021 A Day in the Life of a Bugler Whether inspiring audiences across the land during community relations tours, adding decorum at high-level protocol events or positively connecting with the global community through the education outreach program, the members of The U.S. Air Force Band wear many different hats. The one mission that