Aug. 6, 2020 Flashback: The 1924 International Air Races In Rheims, France, six years after the Wright Brothers’ first flight, the world’s first air meet took place where prizes were awarded for various events such as highest altitude reached, longest flight, most passengers carried, and the fastest one, two, and three laps over a set 10-kilometer course.
Aug. 6, 2020 Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
Aug. 6, 2020 Kessel Run panel talks path to production Kessel Run experts detail their path to production for digital applications during a virtual question and answer July 30.
Aug. 6, 2020 Valve face masks provide less COVID-19 protection Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised their guidelines for proper face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Aug. 6, 2020 Air Force International Science Division, tri-service partners join technology transition ecosystem in UK LONDON – The Air Force, Army and Navy international research offices jointly became the newest tenants last month at the Translation and Innovation Hub (I-HUB) at Imperial College London’s expansive White City Campus — a move expected to enhance partnerships with academics, industry, non-traditional
Aug. 5, 2020 Babish awarded highest civilian recognition WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett awarded the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service to Charles A. “Chuck” Babish IV, Air Force Senior Level Executive for Aircraft Structural Integrity. The award was presented to Babish in a ceremony presided
Aug. 5, 2020 Air Force recognizes Safe + Sound Week The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety.
Aug. 5, 2020 Air Force improves assignment process for co-parents, considers custody agreements Assignment authorities will now be able to consider requests for an assignment or deferment to a location near their children, even if the co-parents are not married.
Aug. 5, 2020 Jolly Green launch HH-60W Jolly Green II preflight photo essay: The 413th Flight Test Squadron-assigned combat search and rescue helicopter is undergoing developmental testing at the squadron facility at Duke Field.