April 17, 2020 AFSC Spotlight: Meet Robin Lewallen AFSC Spotlight: Meet Robin LewallenMs. Lewallen works as a driver/operator for the Tinker Fire Department and has served at Tinker for 13 years. Lewallen, who is from Hollis, Oklahoma, loves spending time with her family and her dogs. Her main duties are to do a daily checkout of equipment and to
April 17, 2020 649th Munitions Squadron not slowing down during COVID-19 crisis In response to COVID-19, the 649th Munitions Squadron at Hill Air Force Base has adopted new procedures and precautions to balance the safety and health of its Airmen while supporting worldwide warfighter requirements. As part of the Air Force Sustainment Center, the 649th MUNS supports AMMO
April 17, 2020 Armed with needle and thread: Robins spouses join fight against COVID-19 During this time of social distancing and increased hygiene, face coverings have become an essential item to wear in the battle against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. Using their sewing skills, military spouses and their families at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are doing their part to
April 17, 2020 Critical national defense mission keeps AEDC open amid pandemic Ground testing for critical Department of Defense projects will continue at Arnold Engineering Development Complex while mitigating the risks during the Coronavirus pandemic.That means some employees will stay on-the-job and the Complex will remain open. Tunnel 9 in Maryland temporarily halted
April 17, 2020 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy
April 17, 2020 Video-conference calls are target for cybercriminals The increase in video-conferencing browsing trends has garnered the attention of hackers who are looking for innovative ways to infiltrate computer software systems.
April 17, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Taylor Kipp Editor's Note: The “Team Hill Frontlines" series is a recurring feature that puts the spotlight on some of the civilian and military Airmen on the "frontlines" supporting our mission, people and families during the COVID-19 crisis.Taylor Kipp is an assistant manager at Burger King. His hometown is
April 17, 2020 Medical Group outlines process taken after positive COVID-19 diagnosis Officials at Tinker Air Force Base are taking measures to ensure clean work environments in the event an individual in a unit tests positive with coronavirus.Tech. Sgt. Atheana Cooper, 72nd Medical Group executive officer and EMS coordinator, said the process starts with personnel letting command
April 17, 2020 Special leave accrual for service members Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has significantly limited the ability
April 17, 2020 Innovation directors connect Hanscom to leading-edge partners The directors of innovation for two Hanscom-based acquisition directorates are helping to support critical warfighter needs through key partnerships within Greater Boston’s innovation economy and beyond. Capt. Amanda Rebhi, chief innovation officer for Digital, and Brian Carr, director of innovation