Aug. 4, 2020 Minuteman III launches from Vandenberg An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Time.
Aug. 3, 2020 Coping with COVID: An Air Force Podcast In this episode of An Air Force Podcast, we look into how the renewed focus on Squadrons has prepared and supported Airmen and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 3, 2020 AEDC Team members use special motion camera to troubleshoot excessive vibrations The Condition-Based Maintenance team at Arnold Air Force Base has added a new tool to their bag of vibration analysis methods – a Motion Amplification Camera.As part of the CBM vibration program, readings are taken regularly from vibration sensors monitoring equipment in the Arnold Engineering
Aug. 3, 2020 Arnold AFB Airmen support combatant commanders Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members work together day-in, day-out to execute the mission of testing systems that ensure the U.S. military maintains superiority over foes. This mission is often focused on the future fight, but Airmen assigned to AEDC also deploy to support combatant
Aug. 3, 2020 Air Force modifies funding for credentialing program Air and Space professionals will continue to receive funding for approved credentials, though funding for preparatory classes, boot camps and coursework has been removed.
Aug. 3, 2020 Eglin four-ship conducts advanced radar test New capability aims to improve existing air-to-air capabilities and enhances air-to-ground mapping.
Aug. 2, 2020 Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant, postpartum women to attend PME Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending.
Aug. 2, 2020 Air Force giant undergoes programmed depot maintenance ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga -- A stripped C-5, the largest Air Force aircraft, goes through programmed depot maintenance with the 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 30, 2020. As part of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, the 402nd AMXG provides PDM and
Aug. 1, 2020 Hanscom COVID-19 travel policy updated The 66th Air Base Group Crisis Action Team has updated the Hanscom Travel Policy, with the new one taking effect Aug. 1.
July 31, 2020 Edwards AFB firefighters conduct search and rescue training during foam test Firefighters from the Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue training session during a foam fire suppression test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.