Dec. 3, 2019 AFRL technology set for launch to International Space Station A satellite developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory to measure low frequency waves in the magnetosphere will launch Dec. 5 to the International Space Station.The AFRL satellite being launched from Cape Canaveral is called the Very Low Frequency Propagation Mapper or VPM. Its mission is to
Dec. 2, 2019 Half-century of AEDC support for F100 engine approaches When the F100 engine was tested at Arnold Engineering Development Complex near the end of the 1960s, it marked the beginning of what would become a longstanding relationship.Throughout the subsequent 50 years, variants of the F100, the propulsion unit used to power the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting
Dec. 2, 2019 Air Force Housing Helpline Connects Residents to the Support They Seek Since its launch in May 2019, Air Force Housing Helpline has been helping residents resolve concerns with Air Force privatized and government housing. AFCEC's Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established 1-800-482-6431 as 24-hour helpline to
Dec. 2, 2019 New Spark Cell aims to inspire innovation In hopes of driving a culture of innovation needed to prove the superiority of systems to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership has started its own Spark Cell.The Spark program, started by AFWERX, is a grassroots innovation program that
Dec. 2, 2019 AEDC hopes to spark innovation with new program In hopes of driving a culture of innovation needed to prove the superiority of systems to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership has started its own Spark Cell.The Spark program, started by AFWERX, is a grassroots innovation program that
Nov. 27, 2019 AFMC announces nominees for the 2019 Air Force Weather Annual Awards WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. – .The Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the following AFMC nominees for the 2019 Air Force Weather Annual Awards:Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Lyn Mangold, 96th Weather Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.Noncommissioned Officer of the
Nov. 27, 2019 AFMC announces winners of FY19 Air Force Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. – .The Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the following AFMC nominees for the Fiscal Year 19 Air Force Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence:Brig. Gen. Harry J. Dalton Jr. Award, Air Force Public Affairs Director's Excellence Award:
Nov. 27, 2019 AFMC recognizes 2019 Airfield Operations Functional Annual Awards, Outstanding Aircrew Flight Equipment of the Year Awards nominees WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. – The Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the following Airfield Operations Functional Award candidates who will represent the command at the upcoming Air Force level competition. The nominees, by category, are:Air Traffic Control Civilian
Nov. 27, 2019 Safety: A key component in any good holiday celebration The Air Forces top three leaders highlighted winter and holiday safety hazards in a recently released tri-signature memorandum.
Nov. 26, 2019 Air Force, USFWS partner to protect natural, cultural resources Air Force natural and cultural resources are now safer, thanks to a new conservation law enforcement partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. AFCEC and USFWS formed a joint Conservation Law Enforcement Partnership, or CLEP, this fall, placing six CLEOs across five Air Force