May 13, 2020 Satellite hacking challenge shifts to fully virtual event The Department of the Air Force and Defense Digital Service (DDS) planned satellite hacking challenge, the Space Security Challenge 2020: Hack-A-Sat, is pivoting to an entirely virtual event. This decision comes after DEF CON 28 formally cancelled in-person events in 2020 due to coronavirus
May 13, 2020 Tinker Frontlines: Meet Ryan Floyd Tinker Frontlines: Meet Ryan FloydRyan Floyd, an F108 jet engine mechanic in the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group, has been part of the Air Force family for two-and-a-half years.The Blanchard, Oklahoma, native enjoys hunting and fishing.Floyd is a newer mechanic who is fully certified in the F108
May 13, 2020 A new normal “Creating a new normal.”This phrase has become increasingly popular as societies worldwide continue to take preventative measures to decrease the spread of COVID-19.Since face-to-face interactions have been significantly limited, all aspects of everyday life seem to have been altered as well. While
May 13, 2020 Team AEDC Frontlines: Mark Towry Editor’s note: The Team AEDC Frontlines series is a recurring feature that puts the spotlight on some of the members of Team AEDC on the “frontlines” supporting our mission, people and families during the COVID-19 crisis.Mark Towry is a system engineer with the Arnold Engineering Development Complex
May 13, 2020 Morris to lead AFLCMC WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Air Force officials announced that Maj. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris has been nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and will become the commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.If confirmed, Morris will replace Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, who has led
May 13, 2020 COVID-19 risk demonstrates importance of keeping healthy Though people of all ages are affected by coronavirus, many of those who develop severe complications after contracting it have preexisting medical conditions.
May 13, 2020 From immigrant to pandemic fighter WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Living in poverty in rural China where there was little opportunity, Col.(select) Hui Li’s parents knew they needed to do something different to ensure Li and her siblings would have a better life and education. Having no idea what they were about to get into,
May 13, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Maurice Dudley Maurice Dudley, Defense Logistics Agency, Receiving distribution process worker, moves critical items through the distribution process amidst the fight against COVID-19.DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Ga., is one of four strategic distribution platforms under DLA Distribution and distributes
May 13, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Jay Castro Jay Castro works for DLA Aviation as a material handler. He fulfills anywhere from 200 to 400 material requisition orders per day to ensure I keep parts in the hands of maintainers. He is from Guam and his hobbies include listening to music, boating, longboarding, camping and hanging out with
May 12, 2020 Edwards AFB first to test Air Force Comptroller Services Portal The Comptroller Services Portal is an automated incident management application that allows customers to receive online assistance from their servicing Comptroller squadron. The CSP has integrated workflows which assist the customer in seeking help with travel pay, military pay, and civilian pay.