April 1, 2020 Tunnel 9 avoids downtime with Containerized Vacuum System After a compressor in their facility went down, personnel at Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, moved swiftly to install a system capable of picking up the slack.From the initial conceptualization to the finalization of operating procedures,
April 1, 2020 Tinker expands precautions to combat COVID-19 With the occurrence of Tinker Air Force Base’s first cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Tinker’s leadership has continued to implement expanded precautions to keep Airmen safe while also ensuring the installation’s ability to meet mission requirements.
April 1, 2020 Update: Tinker remains in HPCON Charlie Team Tinker, For 1 April, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Charlie due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A newly confirmed case in 76 CMXG in building 9001 was a symptomatic member placed into quarantine on 16 March with the test confirmed on 31 March. The 72nd Medical Group public health officials continue to
April 1, 2020 Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management
April 1, 2020 Hanscom Protocol chief recognized during AFCEA International Conference The chief of Protocol at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, recently received a key award during the annual AFCEA International Conference held in San Diego.
March 31, 2020 Scott AFB announces first positive COVID-19 case A Department of the Defense civilian employed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently at home recovering, in accordance with CDC and physician recommendations.
March 31, 2020 Public Health works overtime to protect Team Hill from COVID-19 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force bases around the country are working overtime to preserve the health and well-being of personnel. At the epicenter for coronavirus information gathering and dissemination at Hill Air Force Base is the 75th Medical Group, and Public Health is on the frontlines.
March 31, 2020 Space Force identifies USAF missions for transfer to newest service In a significant step that enhances the U.S. Space Force’s capabilities and development, the Department of the Air Force has identified 23 U.S. Air Force organizations whose space-related missions will soon transfer to the Space Force.
March 31, 2020 AFIT awards 243 masters and doctoral STEM degrees WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management awarded 236 master’s degrees and seven doctorate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Two graduate students received dual master’s degrees. Due to
March 30, 2020 Commissary takes extra strides to continue service for military community The Commissary, like many grocery stores around the country, have the challenge of keeping shelves stocked, managing crowds of worried shoppers and sanitizing stores. With the recent concerns involving COVID-19, the store has seen a dramatic increase in customers stocking up on supplies.