March 1, 2021 Center breaks ground for new nuclear missile facility AFNWC held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of a new facility for its Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.
March 1, 2021 Native American flute strikes the right note with Arnold machinist Kevin Ashley was once told that everyone has a song within them.Ashley, an inside machinist in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Model and Machine Shop at Arnold Air Force Base, found his not long after acquiring his first Native American flute. In the years since, he has not only continued
March 1, 2021 Propulsion Test Branch propels aircraft engine tech into the future The Propulsion Test Branch within the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Division tests the powerhouses of U.S. military aircraft and missiles to prove their worthiness for the warfighter.“Our mission is to provide decision makers actionable data through safe, efficient and unbiased test
March 1, 2021 Air Force awards contract for new standoff weapons complex at Andersen AFB ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Detachment 2 successfully led the award of a $42 million project recently to construct a new Standoff Weapons Complex at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The state-of-the-art complex will make Andersen the first
March 1, 2021 Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services holds live fire training Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services personnel trained using an aircraft live fire simulator in mid-February. Live fire training is important for FES team members in order to maintain readiness.The simulator uses propane and simulated smoke, which allows crews to run a variety of
March 1, 2021 AFRL Star Team awards recognize the best of AFRL basic research ARLINGTON, Va. (AFRL/AFOSR) – The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has announced the winners of the 2021 AFRL Star Team awards. The Star Team designation is awarded annually to the top 10% of AFRL Laboratory Tasks performing the most innovative in-house basic research.“Our AFRL Star
March 1, 2021 AFMC Connect March focus: Belonging Throughout 2021, Airmen and leaders have glimpsed the commitment of AFMC to cultivating a trusting environment where Airmen are valued for their contributions to the mission. Members have a sense of belonging and feel they are a part of something important.
Feb. 26, 2021 AFSFC innovates to develop virtual visitor passes The Air Force Security Forces Center is testing a virtual process to streamline visitor pass requests and reduce foot traffic at visitor control centers across the force.
Feb. 26, 2021 After 42 years, longtime barber has no plans to quit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- At 83 and in the same job for more than four decades, Richard Roe says he wouldn’t have it any other way.Roe has been working at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Barber Shop since Dec. 19, 1978, and does not plan to leave any time soon.“I’ll work here for
Feb. 26, 2021 Air Force transitions to OCP uniform WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force is transitioning to the new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform beginning April 1.Air Force leaders began a gradual phased uniform change in October 2018.Airmen will no longer be allowed to wear the Airman Battle Uniform after March 31.Chief