Sept. 30, 2019 AFRL team selected for Innovation award, door locks to protect from active shooter WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A team of Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers has been selected for a 2019 Defense Innovation Award for its portable door lock technology, a set of solutions designed to secure or barricade most door styles in the event of an active shooter
Sept. 27, 2019 Energy Management Team encourages smart energy choices WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For the last 29 years the Federal Government has celebrated Energy Action Month. Secretary of the Air Force Installations, Environment and Energy actively embraces this program. EAM supports the SAF vision to increase mission capability and readiness in
Sept. 27, 2019 Expanded C-sUAS Symposium to highlight challenges and opportunities The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Force Protection Division here, along with Paul Revere Chapter of the Air Force Association, will host the 2nd annual Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems Symposium, Oct. 9-10 at the MITRE Corp. facility in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Sept. 26, 2019 Knowing how to REACT When the U.S. Air Force calls, Tinker’s Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling lab knows how to REACT. A recent situation involving two Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses that are undergoing planned depot maintenance is one of the latest examples of the REACT Laboratory, located in Bldg. 9001, helping
Sept. 26, 2019 Innovation Center Team up for national award Air Force Materiel Command is recognizing the Air Force Sustainment Center Innovation Center Team for their many applications of technological advances by nominating the team for the national Gears of Government Award. “These guys are doing incredible things every day with this technology,” said Lt.
Sept. 26, 2019 Engineering Directorate conducts successful PlugTest WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In an effort to field sensor technology faster, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Engineering Directorate recently held a PlugTest event which drew a variety of companies and other U.S. Department of Defense organizations from across the country.The
Sept. 26, 2019 AFLCMC project managers graduate from new PMP certification course This summer, 15 program managers from across the AFLCMC organization were competitively selected to enroll in an experimental Project Management Professional program. As part of their training, students have the opportunity to earn their PMP certification -- an industry credential for project
Sept. 26, 2019 Air Force releases unique new call to action for ideas WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force today unveiled AF Explore, a new opportunity call for capability ideas that advance the transformational component of the AF Science and Technology (S&T) 2030 strategy. With this nationwide call, the Air Force is seeking disruptive ideas that can
Sept. 26, 2019 DLA national account managers adapt to Air Force goals DLA’s seven-member Air Force National Account Manager team works with logisticians and planners at Air Force headquarters to increase service readiness.
Sept. 25, 2019 Air Force’s Test Pilot School celebrates semi-sesquicentennial anniversary The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School celebrated its 75th anniversary with multiple events that culminated in a dinner event attended by current students and alumni at Edwards Air Force Base, Sept. 21.