April 21, 2020 Pilot study aims to save money, protect environment with fewer oil changes A simple change in Air Force oil change procedures may save the Air Force over $1 million per year, while also helping protect the environment. Current regulatory drivers require installations to analyze the oil in small engines, including generators, annually and replace the oil completely at
April 21, 2020 AEDC commander hosts COVID-19 town hall Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty hosted a virtual town hall April 8 to update AEDC personnel on steps being taken to mitigate COVID-19 exposure at Arnold Air Force Base, answer employee-submitted questions and address concerns shared among members of the
April 21, 2020 Bring safety home As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all
April 21, 2020 Family Advocacy continues supporting domestic violence victims during COVID-19 Between guidance to stay at home when possible and the shutdown of many non-essential services across the nation to promote social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased time at home for many families.This can place additional stress on family relationships, and can make
April 21, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Gus Meyer In addition to ensuring their normal mission functions are carried out, the 572nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron, Fabric and Foam Shop, is making masks to keep base workers protected as they serve during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic.The 572nd CMXS which is a part of the Warner Robins Air
April 21, 2020 Donations of masks help Arnold AFB battle coronavirus Donated masks are helping keep members of the Arnold Air Force Base community as safe as possible in the face of the coronavirus threat.Both N95 masks and reusable cloths masks have been donated to the base.Fifty N95 masks were donated to Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services, by a retired member
April 21, 2020 Arnold AFB Warehouse ensures supplies flow onto base in spite of coronavirus Sustaining operations at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, even in a reduced capacity while in an “operationally urgent” posture due to the coronavirus, requires both people and the materials they require to carry out their jobs.The Base Warehouse
April 21, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Constantino “Gus” Zapien Constantino “Gus” Zapien us a F-16/F-22 section chief for DLA Aviation at Ogden. He oversees 10 employees, as well as one of the largest footprints and foot traffic areas in DLA Aviation. He said he appreciates always taking care of his employees and the mission. Outside of work, he enjoys
April 21, 2020 Tunnel 9 executing mission during COVID-19 pandemic Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership at the White Oak site and Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 have been implementing mitigation measures against COVID-19 over the last several weeks.According to Gregory Fox, Tunnel 9 Branch Manager for the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, the