April 17, 2020 Army team arrives to support local COVID-19 efforts U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces arrive at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., April 17. The task force arrived at Hanscom AFB to assist with medical care in support of the COVID-19 response in the local region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)
April 17, 2020 Air Force selects single contractor for long-range standoff nuclear weapon Air Force announced today plans to continue the Long-Range Standoff Weapon’s development with Raytheon Company as a sole-source contractor.
April 17, 2020 412th Test Wing Security Forces Squadron ramps up augmentation force training During a time of reduced manning levels when mission-essential personnel are the only ones allowed to work on Edwards Air Force Base due to the COVID-19 pandemic, units are coming up with unique, unconventional or alternative ways to continue with the mission and maintain a steady state as a force
April 17, 2020 April brings sexual assault awareness to forefront Nearly one in five women and one in 71 men in the U.S. have been raped at some point in their life, According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center,Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April has the goal of raising awareness about sexual assault and violence, educating the
April 17, 2020 AFSC Frontlines: Joseph Hobbs Joseph Hobbs, 572nd Commodities Maintenance Group sheet metal mechanic, inspects an F-15 wing for proper sealing prior to reassembly. Hobbs remains on duty amidst the fight against COVID-19.
April 17, 2020 Improved telework capabilities stem from Cloud A program led by the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate here has developed new external access capabilities for teleworkers.
April 17, 2020 AFTC Small Business Office provides doorway for innovation, test possibilities While a lot of attention is garnered by large Defense contractors’ newest and greatest weapons systems, the Air Force Test Center’s Small Business Office provides a way for small businesses to showcase their innovative ideas amongst the giants of the industry. Additionally, with the current COVID-19
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