Oct. 15, 2020 Ribbon cutting marks post-renovation STAR Lab opening WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Special Test and Research Laboratory, referred to as the “STAR Lab,” officially opened September 25 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony here.This one-of-a-kind facility will be used for independent analysis, development,
Oct. 15, 2020 SATURN radio connects U.S. forces to allies To improve communication with allies, the Air-to-Ground, Tactical Data Links team, headquartered here, has been working to provide the Department of Defense with an anti-jam, hack-proof, and high-frequency radio system.
Oct. 15, 2020 AFCEC leads major airfield modernization at Wake Island Airfield The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is executing $87 million in critical airfield construction at one of the most isolated Air Force installations to enhance operational and defense capabilities for U.S. forces.
Oct. 15, 2020 WR-ALC completes first TH-1H proof-of-concept overhaul A proof-of-concept overhaul of a TH-1H trainer helicopter has been completed by the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex 563rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Robins Air Base, Georgia.
Oct. 14, 2020 AFCEC announces 2020 Air Force Design Awards winners JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently announced the winners of the 2020 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing seven innovative designs that embody the best in new construction, landscape architecture and facility renovations and additions. “The
Oct. 14, 2020 Simulators Division awards contract for first E-4B simulator WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulators Division recently awarded a $16 million contract to CymSTAR, LLC, to develop and sustain the first of its kind high fidelity, full motion simulator for E-4B pilots and flight engineers.Currently, the E-4B
Oct. 13, 2020 Edwards AFB hosts first-ever hybrid air show The 412th Test Wing held its first air show in more than 10 years at Edwards Air Force Base California, Oct. 9 and 10.
Oct. 13, 2020 AFNWC members lend helping hands to local crisis center Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center volunteers clean up the grounds at Safe Harbor, a Utah crisis center.
Oct. 13, 2020 50th Anniversary: Cape Kennedy launches Minutemen III for Special Test Missile Project At Cape Kennedy (now Cape Canaveral), 17 Minuteman III test flights were conducted at its former ICBM test range.
Oct. 13, 2020 Department of the Air Force Recognizes Energy Awareness Month Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month to promote energy resilience and acknowledge the critical role energy plays in mission assurance. As the battlefield grows increasingly complex, supplying power to our forces safely and reliably remains fundamental to