Aug. 21, 2019 C-130 rainbow fitting inspections near completion Thanks to early detection by Air Force Materiel Command aircraft maintenance and engineering professionals and quick implementation of a fleet-wide time compliance technical order, C-130 maintainers have inspected and verified the viability of 108 of the 123 affected aircrafts’ lower center wing
Aug. 21, 2019 Air Force awards new A-10 wing replacement contract WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force awarded a new contract to Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri, to replace up to 112 wing assemblies for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a $999,000,000 ceiling, and also provides for up to 15
Aug. 21, 2019 Air Force advances innovation at “Spark Collider” In Air Force-speak, the Spark Collider “will accelerate the matching of Air Force problems with viable solutions” by being equal parts speed dating, tech showcase and pitch sessions. The Air Force’s effort to innovate is part of a central tenet for defending the United States as outlined in the
Aug. 21, 2019 Running has much more meaning for Air Force Marathon pacer WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Running marathons has so much more meaning for cancer survivor and pacer Julia Khvasechko as she runs in her 229th marathon at this year’s Air Force Marathon on Sept. 21.Looking at Khvasechko today, she is a vision of health and wellness; but 20 years ago,
Aug. 21, 2019 AFRL tests life-saving tool to add to aeromedical tool kit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Name this technology. Medical professionals walk around with them draped around their necks or tucked in the pocket of their white coats. That’s right! A stethoscope.Most learn at an early age how these work—putting the ear pieces into the ears and placing the
Aug. 21, 2019 September is National Preparedness Month; make time to plan for disasters September is recognized as National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder to plan and prepare for emergencies that could impact our homes, workplace, schools and communities. Planning and preparation is essential in building resilient communities and coincides with this year’s theme of
Aug. 21, 2019 Civilian discovers true purpose with the Air Force How long did it take you to discover your true purpose in life? Some people find the solution to that question rapidly, while others work and wait to receive that answer. Jonie Collins received her answer when she chose to join the Air Force family as a civilian.
Aug. 21, 2019 Airmen, companies tackle mission pain points during AFWERX Spark Collider Over the span of two days, more than 150 Airmen representing 50 bases and 200 entrepreneurs representing 100 Small Business Innovation Research Phase I companies joined together to see which missions could match up to an associated business product.
Aug. 21, 2019 Alliance improves mission support capabilities An alliance between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation office is improving mission support capabilities.
Aug. 20, 2019 B-2 Spirit marks 30th anniversary of first flight The B-2’s manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, hosted an event to mark the B-2’s 30th anniversary of its first flight at an event at Plant 42, Aug. 20.