Feb. 11, 2021 Edwards AFB Airman bounces back from adversity to create Operation Strongheart A program called Operation Strongheart has officially taken shape recently at Edwards Air Force Base to support those who need help. Although, helping Airmen is not something new to the Force—Airmen do it daily—one Airman’s tragedy has sprung birth to a program that is very personal and effective.
Feb. 11, 2021 DOD outlines new mask guidance The memorandum states that all individuals on military installations and those performing official duties on behalf of DOD from any location other than home, including outdoor shared spaces, will wear masks. Masks must be in accordance with current CDC guidelines.
Feb. 11, 2021 F-15EX completes first flight The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. The fighter jet took off and landed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri.
Feb. 10, 2021 European home appliance contracts projected to save $85,000 annually The letting of nine European household appliance contracts by two Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center organizations at Ramstein AB, Germany, is expected to save the Air Force roughly $85,000 annually.
Feb. 10, 2021 Base leaders supplement SecDef mask policy Senior leaders here updated the installation policy for workplace handwashing, facial coverings, cleaning and social distancing via a memo distributed Feb. 8.
Feb. 10, 2021 Panel of experts talk future of defense The Middlesex 3 Coalition, a non-profit organization focused on economic and workforce development, hosted a virtual Future of Defense roundtable with U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton via Zoom Feb. 10. Moulton kicked off the discussion with a brief overview of the report produced by the Future of Defense Task
Feb. 10, 2021 Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November.
Feb. 9, 2021 AFRL scientist named national society fellow WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A research psychologist who specializes in auditory perception in the Air Force Research Laboratory has been selected as a fellow by the Acoustical Society of America.Dr. Brian Simpson currently serves as technical advisor for the 711 HPW’s Sensory Systems
Feb. 9, 2021 Maui sees first U.S. Space Force officers sworn in Six officers assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site joined more than 2,400 Airmen across the nation, transferring from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force, making them the first Space Force Guardians on the
Feb. 9, 2021 C-17 Embracing New, Innovative Software Delivery Approach The C-17 is widely considered to be the most versatile cargo aircraft and requires frequent software changes.