April 6, 2020 Vanwey Dining Facility reopens for carry-out only The Vanwey Dining Facility reopened its doors after a 14-month long renovation process to upgrade the 50-year-old building on April 5.In addition to revealing structural renovations and new equipment, the grand opening of the DFAC also revealed precautions being taken to keep Airmen healthy.Due to
April 6, 2020 Robins Air Force Base announces death of a contractor from COVID-19 A contractor affiliated with Robins AFB passed away from suspected medical complications related to COVID-19 April 3, 2020.
April 6, 2020 Flashback: The Navaho Missile: Part 1 During the 1950’s and 60’s the United States pushed the limits of aerospace vehicle evolution attempting to go faster and higher while exploring the edge of the unknown. As contractors hoped to clutch a big production contract, new designs jumped off the drawing boards at a rapid pace with many
April 6, 2020 AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going Cancelled conferences, travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t getting in the way of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s global mission.
April 6, 2020 Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.
April 6, 2020 AFIT continues to provide premier education during COVID- WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Air Force Institute of Technology continues to provide premier education to the military and civilian workforce.“AFIT continues to serve the United States Air and Space Forces with the majority of its
April 6, 2020 USAFSAM continues to train medical students while helping them stay safe WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has demonstrated the capacity to spread globally. The Department of the Air Force is responding appropriately to protect the health of the force and maintain operational readiness.The best way to prevent illness is to
April 6, 2020 Focus Week goes virtual The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week is still scheduled to take place April 20 to 24, but due to concerns regarding COVID-19, all sessions will be via distance learning.
April 6, 2020 AFRL gives warfighters new weapons system WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory has set up the Air Force’s first high-energy laser weapon system overseas for a 12-month field assessment. The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation (SDPE) Office located here is leading the project.“The
April 5, 2020 ‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function.