July 30, 2021 NF-16D VISTA becomes X-62A The NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) has been redesignated as the X-62A, effective June 14, 2021.
July 29, 2021 AFRL’s drone killer, THOR will welcome new drone “hammer” KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is seeking partners to build a new counter electronics weapon system, to defend against the ever increasing threat of adversarial drone activity. Building upon the success of the Tactical
July 29, 2021 Air Force conducts latest hypersonic flight test Test demonstrated several first-time events for the program.
July 29, 2021 Summer training program exposes students to career opportunities AFNWC's Missile Sustainment Division is sustaining the future of the division’s team through its 2021 ALCM Summer Training Program for students.
July 29, 2021 Air Force Marathon puts muscle into keeping course, and community clean WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With the 25th annual Air Force Marathon and ‘Race to 75’ kickoff quickly approaching, organizers continue efforts to not only focus on maintaining sound fitness but also meaningful outreach in the community.“Racing Toward Responsibility” is the theme of this
July 29, 2021 Integrated Digital Environment provides glue for digital campaign The Air Force Materiel Command Digital Campaign Line of Effort #1 focuses on the integrated digital environment. An Integrated Digital Environment consists of a collection of data, models, and tools for collaboration, analysis, and visual representation of work activities across all functional
July 28, 2021 DOD Directs Employees to Start Wearing Face Masks Again The Defense Department directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving, highly-transmittable Delta variant.
July 28, 2021 AFMC funds $5 million in additional AFMC We Need efforts The Air Force Materiel Command has released an additional $5 million for projects across the enterprise, continuing the drive towards the goals of the AFMC We Need initiative launched in 2019.
July 27, 2021 XQ-58A Valkyrie Tail #1 prepares for transfer to Air Force Museum WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory engineers prepared the XQ-58A Valkyrie Tail #1 to be transferred to the National Museum of the United States Air Force here June 1.The XQ-58A Valkyrie is a low cost, high performance unmanned air vehicle. Tail #1 was the
July 27, 2021 New Federal Wage System Mentorship Program accepting applicants Applications are now being accepted for a new Air Force Sustainment Center mentorship program designed specifically for Federal Wage System employees to develop leadership skills, foster high levels of engagement and sharpen their career vision. Both potential mentors and mentees can apply.