Jan. 20, 2020 Next-generation gaming capabilities to augment integration, training WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) in partnership with AFWERX, is assisting the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability Office (AFWIC) in its search for the next-generation gaming technology that will help improve joint warfighter integration
Jan. 19, 2020 416th and 418th Squadrons conduct flyover before NFC championship game Airmen from the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, will be conducting a flyover to help kick off the National Football Conference championship game at Levi’s Stadium, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19, 2020 Military OneSource offers free tax prep MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.
Jan. 16, 2020 Teen daughter of Air Force family writes children’s book “Betty Bubblegum was a sassy-sweet, fearless animal lover who spent her weekends riding horses, wearing brave fashion accessories, and adventuring with her friend, a good-natured service dog named Emily,” so starts the recently published children’s book by 13-year-old Brianna Heim. The book is
Jan. 16, 2020 AFMC seeks innovative ideas through Ideascale Campaign To support the drive to deliver what the Air Force needs at the speed of relevance, Airmen and civilians from across the Air Force Materiel Command enterprise are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the U.S Air Force Ideation Platform, or Ideascale,
Jan. 16, 2020 576th AMXS leverages robotic paint stripping technology on A-10 Thunderbolt II The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is upgrading its traditional manual media blast paint removal process by using new-generation robots to strip the paint from A-10s that come to the base for depot overhaul and maintenance.
Jan. 16, 2020 FLASHBACK: Triplesonic Interceptors: The F-103, F-108 & YF-12A "Speed is life," is a phrase used by fighter pilots and it was never more prevalent than in the late 1950’s when post-war technology was advancing at a rapid pace. The technological advancements in aviation allowed aircraft to go from piston driven fighters to rocket-powered vehicles capable of
Jan. 16, 2020 AFRL commander relieved from command General Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. relieved Air Force Research Laboratory Commander, Maj. Gen. William Cooley, from command January 15. Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien has been appointed as the AFRL commander. He most recently served as the Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Director, Air, Space and
Jan. 15, 2020 AFAS grant program opens for upcoming academic year The Air Force Aid Society is now accepting applications for the Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold Education Grant Program for students attending undergraduate degree programs for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Jan. 14, 2020 X-60A program conducts integrated vehicle propulsion system verification test WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s X-60A program achieved a key developmental milestone with the completion of integrated vehicle propulsion system verification ground testing.The X-60A is an air-launched rocket designed for hypersonic flight research. It is