Dec. 4, 2020 Simulators Division enables first-ever virtual training events with C-17 RAAF and coalition partners WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Simulator successfully participated in first-ever virtual training events with the U.S. and various coalition partners during the recent Virtual Pitch Black and Coalition Virtual Flag exercises.The RAAF participation
Dec. 3, 2020 AFLCMC-Hanscom personnel garner awards during virtual AFCEA conference Three Air Force Life Cycle Management Center personnel here were award recipients during the virtual AFCEA TechNet Cyber Symposium, Nov. 30.
Dec. 3, 2020 DAF looks to sponsor USSF members for Udacity Nanodegree The U.S. Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Office and the Department of the Air Force Digital University team are looking to sponsor USSF members, both military and civilian, from any career field and rank to earn an Udacity Nanodegree! Applicants should be highly self-motivated with some
Dec. 3, 2020 Young AFLCMC Contracting Officer helps fight pandemic WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment established the Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) to synchronize acquisition execution of the Department of Defense support for resources and to maintain the
Dec. 2, 2020 Combat Air Force Fellowship teaches defense acquisitions WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Today, Lt. Col. Robert Waller, Jr. is Director of Operations for the 780th Test Squadron. This is a turn from how he began his Air Force career as an F-15E combat and test pilot.Waller studied Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and
Dec. 2, 2020 Air Force to field interim enhancements to KC-46 Remote Vision System Washington, D.C. (AFNS) – After reviewing data from demonstration flights that occurred this past summer, the Air Force has decided to implement interim improvements to the KC-46 Remote Visual System, known as “Enhanced Remote Vision System,” or ERVS. Implementation of ERVS will not add any risk to
Dec. 1, 2020 Air Force Research Laboratory interns win prestigious awards Two Air Force Research Laboratory summer scholars were named the recipients of the Directed Energy Professional Society’s prestigious graduate scholarships.
Dec. 1, 2020 Hanscom directorates team with small business for mission success The two Air Force Life Cycle Management program executive offices based here -- Digital; and Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks -- are continuing their trend of awarding significant contract dollars directly to small businesses.
Dec. 1, 2020 Fifty years later, Ohio veteran recalls experience in Son Tay Raid Nov. 21 marked the 50th anniversary of the Son Tay Raid near Hanoi in North Vietnam, meant to rescue and return about 70 American prisoners of war.