Feb. 27, 2020 Updating our alma mater to celebrate all of us The Air Force chief of staff speaks out on changes to the U.S. Air Force Song.
Feb. 26, 2020 New Mexico aids military families with reciprocity bill; Air Force, Space Force leaders applaud effort to support troops in NM Lawmakers in the land of enchantment created and passed key legislation for military families today. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bill HB 30 Expedited Licensure for Military Families and veterans, in a ceremony at the capitol.
Feb. 26, 2020 Political participation guidance for Airmen, civilians As we approach the beginning of the 2020 election cycle, it is important that Air Force members, both military and civilian, take a moment to reflect on the rules and restrictions related to participation in political activities.While this article is not intended to be as an exhaustive resource on
Feb. 26, 2020 Senior AFRL leaders receive prestigious awards WASHINGTON – Two senior scientists from the Air Force Research Laboratory received the Presidential Rank Award (PRA) for Meritorious Professional Achievement.Dr. Alok Das, the director of AFRL’s Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) and Dr. Paul Antonik, the chief scientist for AFRL’s Information
Feb. 26, 2020 Air Force announces Vanguard PEOs The Air Force recently announced the Vanguard Program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio identified in the 2030 strategy for the next decade. Vanguard programs will rapidly advance emerging weapon systems and warfighting concepts through prototyping and
Feb. 26, 2020 AFRL takes creative approach to collaborating with deployed Airmen Air Force Research Laboratory Technology Engagement Office members from Kirtland AFB visited the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar to take hands-on action in improving innovation opportunities for deployed Airmen.
Feb. 25, 2020 AFMC recognizes 2019 Small Business annual award winners Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the 2019 AFMC Small Business annual award winners. All of the winners and nominees evidenced a strong commitment to achieving mission need with innovative small business solutions.The award categories and winners are:Market Research Award:
Feb. 25, 2020 See inside the SR-71 cockpit; learn about the U-2, former reconnaissance satellites and more during 'Secrets Revealed' event March 7-8 at National Museum USAF Learn about the Air Force’s perspective on the SR-71 “Blackbird,” U-2 “Dragon Lady,” Hexagon and Gambit reconnaissance satellites, and more during an event titled “Secrets Revealed,” March 7-8 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The event, which is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm on
Feb. 25, 2020 Resident involvement is key to housing progress The first quarterly town hall of the year was held on Feb. 6 in the Tinker Air Force Base auditorium to provide updates on the repair process for base housing and discuss the addition of a residents’ advocate position.The town hall was led by 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Paul Filcek and
Feb. 25, 2020 AFRL creates safer-than-steel synthetic winch cable for cargo aircraft WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fleet currently uses winch cables made of steel to pull pallets, vehicles and other items onto the aircraft from the ground via the aft ramp. This cable can experience dangerous snapback upon breakage, which can injure