Jan. 7, 2021 AFRL demonstrates first-ever collaborative weapon technologies EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Air Force Golden Horde Vanguard program completed the first-ever Air Force flight demonstration of collaborative weapons Dec. 15 using technology developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA). A team
Jan. 6, 2021 Final Battle Damaged F-16 Returns to 148th Fighter Wing In May of 2018, a severe windstorm blew through the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait while personnel from the 179th Air Expeditionary Squadron were evacuated to their quarters. 91-mile per hour straight-line winds collapsed sunshades onto seven F-16 fighter aircraft
Jan. 6, 2021 Old equipment finds new home with DLA Disposition Services The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, provides sustainment to multiple weapons systems in various stages of their lifecycle.
Jan. 6, 2021 Force development information now accessible through the Air Force Portal The Force Development Gateway and Force Development Service Catalog are now live. Both sites can also be accessed through the Air Force Portal front page under the Education / Training / Force Development section.
Jan. 5, 2021 First Tinker personnel receive COVID-19 vaccine The 72nd Medical Group began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 4. The first three were given to two Tinker AFB first responders and a health care professional.
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.