April 13, 2020 75th OSS keeps Hill AFB flying during COVID-19 While the “new normal” for some of the base’s workforce includes social distancing and teleworking due to COVID-19, the 75th Operations Support Squadron is making it happen while keeping Hill Air Force Base flying.
April 13, 2020 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron gives back during COVID-19 “When the United States began to be impacted by Coronavirus, we knew there must be something we can do to help,” said Airman 1st Class Stephen Criss, a software tester for the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron.In response to COVID-19, the 552nd ACNS took their own initiative to hand sew more than
April 13, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Chris Shipman Chris Shipman is a meteorological technician working in the 75th Operations Support Squadron. His job consists of providing weather support to pilots and base agencies, along with protecting base assets and personnel from hazardous weather. He is originally from Georgia and his hobbies include
April 13, 2020 AFRL awards agreements under Aerospike Rocket Integration and Sub-orbital Experiment (ARISE) program EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded ABL Space Systems, and Invocon, Inc. separate agreements under the Aerospike Rocket Integration and Sub-orbital Experiment (ARISE) program.The awards were made using the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other
April 13, 2020 Staying physically active during COVID-19 As we’re spending more time at home during self-isolation for coronavirus, it’s important to remain physically active. Physical activity can help to boost your mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and sharpen your focus – benefits that can be especially important during stressful times.The Minutes
April 13, 2020 Public Health: The front line of preventative medicine The Public Health team tracks immunizations of deployers around the world, and educates the base community on healthy habits. They work hand-in-hand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and monitor news from the World Health Organization, tracking hazards before they come through the
April 13, 2020 Agility Prime to hold Virtual Launch Event WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Amid the challenges of COVID-19, the Air Force remains committed to supporting the innovation ecosystem. On the week of 27 April, Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, will officially launch Agility Prime,
April 12, 2020 AFSC Spotlight: Meet Chaplain Sam Bridges AFSC Spotlight: Meet Chaplain Sam BridgesChaplain Sam Bridges, originally from Lufkin, Texas, has served in the U.S. Air Force for 31 years. In his free time, he likes gardening, landscaping and watching sports, especially baseball, with his wife. The main duties of the chaplain corps are to ensure
April 11, 2020 AFSC Spotlight: Meet Maj. Joseph Jones AFSC Spotlight: Meet Maj. Joseph JonesMaj. Joseph Jones, a certified physician's assistant with the 72nd Medical Operations Readiness Squadron and a team lead for the sick call triage and treatment team, has served for 24 years in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to administrative paperwork, Jones'
April 11, 2020 AMC Airmen conduct historic first aeromedical evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System The aeromedical evacuation mission, REACH 725, marked the first operational use of the Transport Isolation System since its development during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the first movement of COVID-19 positive patients aboard U.S. Air Force aircraft. AFIMSC 763rd Specialized