June 9, 2020 Air Force begins large detonations at Utah Test and Training Range The Air Force will begin large detonation operations at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) today and lasting through the end of September 2020. The detonations will occur two or three times a week and involve destroying the rocket motors and solid propellant of Air Force and Navy ballistic
June 9, 2020 Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 9, 2020 Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
June 9, 2020 AFIs guide Airmen to dos, don'ts of political activities With the 2020 Presidential election approaching, it’s important Airmen understand political guidelines, restrictions and how they can participate.
June 9, 2020 Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months.
June 9, 2020 AEDC Commander spells out Return to Full Capacity expectations during town hall Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty described the virus that causes COVID-19 as a common enemy unrestricted by geographic boundaries, one that will require the appropriate behaviors to defeat.A clear demonstration that the workforce can adopt these new norms will
June 9, 2020 AFRL brings the “heat” to COVID-19 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory is fighting a new enemy with a proven weapon, as it investigates heating aircraft interiors to eliminate the threat of COVID-19 and other biological contaminants on board military planes.Researchers from the AFRL 711th Human
June 9, 2020 T-7A Red Hawk achieves another design goal WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- The Air Force is a step closer to finalizing the design for its 4th and 5th Generation Advanced Pilot Trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk. Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently conducted both the Aircraft Critical Design Review (CDR) and overall System CDR during a
June 8, 2020 Nuclear digital sustainment team wins acquisition award A digital sustainment team for the next U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) recently won one of the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive’s Product Support Innovation awards.
June 8, 2020 Tinker Frontlines: Meet Doug Bell Doug Bell has worked as an Emergency Management specialist for six months in the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate Emergency Operations Center.