Dec. 10, 2020 AFRL receives first component of solar-beaming project KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory has received the first flight hardware component of the Arachne spacecraft, from Northrop Grumman. Arachne is the flagship experiment within the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) project. The
Dec. 10, 2020 CSAF releases Action Orders to Accelerate Change Across Air Force In August, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., released his strategic approach entitled Accelerate Change or Lose, in which he described his view of the strategic landscape as Air Force chief of staff and, from that, his emphasis on why change is necessary. The newly-released action
Dec. 10, 2020 First COVID-19 vaccine may be distributed next week An assessment by the Food and Drug Administration shows the COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. drug company Pfizer is around 95% effective and could be distributed next week.
Dec. 10, 2020 Injuries can freeze winter fun Cooling temperatures and early snow means it’s time to prepare for the winter sports season. While winter give us access to so many picturesque locations for winter activities, it’s important to keep in mind the risks for injury prior to participating.
Dec. 10, 2020 New AFWERX Fellowship offers hands-on experience in driving innovation within the Air Force and Space Force WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX invited Airmen and Space professionals to apply for its new Fellowship program during day three of the livestreamed AFWERX Accelerate event Dec. 9. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass emphasized the need to “educate Airmen”
Dec. 9, 2020 Edwards AFB’s Flight Commander and Flight Chief course first in AFMC to go virtual The Edwards Training and Education Center recently completed its first-ever virtual Flight Commander and Flight Chief Course, graduating five students, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Dec. 9, 2020 B-1B Lancer completes successful external release demonstration The 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted an external weapon release demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec 4.
Dec. 9, 2020 AFRL discovers new technique for creating electronics using “Transformative Manufacturing” WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Electronic circuits, the backbone of modern electronic devices, require precise integration of materials in two- and three-dimensional space to control the flow of electric current. Traditional manufacturing of electronics requires expensive equipment,
Dec. 9, 2020 409th SCMS works with F-15 SPO, AFLCMC to secure RSAF wings for F-15, saving millions The 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron, along with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F-15 Program Office and F-15SA Conversion, Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Program Office at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, worked together for the U.S. Air Force to acquire the Saudi air force’s