Oct. 20, 2020 Retired Air Force chief emphasizes ‘self-care’ for Airmen As part of ongoing campaign to promote resilience and build connectedness within the ranks, Hill Air Force Base recently hosted leadership and resiliency coach, retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley. This is the second year Brinkley visited with Team Hill’s Airmen, speaking to them in-depth
Oct. 20, 2020 C-sUAS symposium highlights threats, base defense At this year’s Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems symposium, military and industry leaders came together virtually to discuss recent developments and challenges in the field of anti-drone technology. Key topics at “Defending and Defeating” included an overview of the newly formed Joint C-sUAS
Oct. 20, 2020 AFLCMC to host Virtual Focus Week, Oct. 26-30 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting its quarterly Focus Week virtually from Oct. 26-30. Focus week is an opportunity for personnel to complete mandatory and discretionary leadership and acquisition training and earn continuous learning points. Dozens of courses will be available,
Oct. 20, 2020 2020 AFRL Fellow advances nation’s space technology KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory commander, Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, recently announced the sought-after annual AFRL Fellow and AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career awards. This year, the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate on Kirtland Air Force Base, is
Oct. 20, 2020 AFIMSC plays pivotal role as Air Force takes control of JBAB The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center played a pivotal role in the transition of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling from Navy to Air Force control Oct. 1 when AFIMSC’s Detachment 5 at nearby Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, orchestrated what was the Defense Department’s first-ever lead
Oct. 20, 2020 Awards ceremony honoring exceptional Air Force scientists and engineers to be livestreamed WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 20 scientists and engineers Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. for their outstanding career accomplishments during the 2020 Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. While the National Museum of the United States
Oct. 20, 2020 Ironworkers complete AEDC engine test cell platform ahead of schedule Earlier this year, a group of ironworkers with the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Model and Machine Shop at Arnold Air Force Base were tasked with building a complex aluminum platform system for the C-2 Engine Test Cell.While on paper the task seemed easy enough, the ironworker crew was sent
Oct. 20, 2020 Myths, truths about Exceptional Family Member Program Some things are not always what they seem. That’s often the case with the Exceptional Family Member Program. EFMP, as it is often called, is a mandatory enrollment program designed to support military service members that have a special needs family member.
Oct. 20, 2020 Robins Airmen create robot, big win for entire Air Force Work smarter, not harder – It is a mantra, which captures the essence of the Air Force-wide “Rise of the Digital Wingman Award” competition.
Oct. 19, 2020 National Museum USAF selected for Air Force Heritage Award for Space Suit exhibit The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as a recipient of a 2020 Air Force Heritage Award for its Space Suit exhibit.The award recognizes outstanding achievements by Air Force History and Museums personnel that foster a better