Jan. 5, 2021 A Look Back....at the development of parachutes to 1945 As aviation began to play an important role in military tactics and methods of aerial warfare changed rapidly, a “vital need for the development and availability of suitable parachutes” arose with major changes and developments between World War I and the end of World War II.
Jan. 5, 2021 AFRL engineer award winner proclaims a first for the U.S. Space Force Air Force Research Laboratory senior engineer Dr. Odell Reynolds received the 2019 Harold Brown award from Dr. Richard Joseph, the Chief Scientist of the Air Force, in a ceremony held on Dec. 16, 2020 at AFRL’s Starfire Optical Range (SOR) located on Kirtland Air Force Base.
Jan. 5, 2021 Air Force tests Wing Feedback App at JBSA The Air Force is testing a new mobile app at Joint Base San Antonio that aims to give Airmen a convenient way to provide feedback or raise concerns about their experiences on the installation.
Jan. 4, 2021 Wright-Patterson Medical Center begins administering COVID-19 vaccine Wright-Patterson Medical Center began administering the vaccine Monday to Air Force medical staff and first responders in accordance with the Department of Defense’s phased approach, which prioritizes health care providers, support staff, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Jan. 4, 2021 Benefield Anechoic Facility undergoes upgrade The Benefield Anechoic Facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently underwent an upgrade to its massive turntable system.
Jan. 4, 2021 A safe unit is a ready unit The Air Force Combined Mishap Reduction System (AFCMRS) is a safety culture survey tool that allows commanders to assess the safety of their units by anonymously surveying member’s attitudes and perceptions. This provides a baseline for their safety culture from which to find hidden safety risk,
Jan. 4, 2021 UPDATE: Period extended for collecting deferred 2020 Social Security taxes The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was passed and extended the period for collecting deferred 2020 Social Security taxes. The period for collection is now Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, (instead of Jan. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021).
Jan. 4, 2021 Take charge of your health by completing a Health Risk Assessment HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk. Complete Your HRA wellness profile today.The Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services program, or CHPS, is a mobile worksite wellness program providing free health and wellness services and resources to the federal civilian
Jan. 4, 2021 AEDC Team members make resolutions in preparation for the New Year Airmen and civilians at Arnold Air Force Base share their resolutions for 2021.
Jan. 4, 2021 Simulators Division Hosts Successful Virtual Pitch Day WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulators Division, Agile Combat Support Directorate, hosted their second annual Pitch Day on Dec. 8-9, to award AFWERX Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contracts to companies with innovative