July 24, 2019 History in Two: Project MERCURY Project MERCURY was established in October 1958 with the following objectives: Place a manned spacecraft in orbital flight around the earth. Investigate man’s performance capabilities and his ability to function in the environment of space. Recover the man and the spacecraft safely.On April 6,
July 24, 2019 AFMC Airman named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal
July 23, 2019 Honorary Commanders tour Test Pilot School Edwards AFB Honorary Commanders participated in a tour of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, July 19. The Honorary Commander program is a two-year appointment that partners base commanders with local civic, educational and business leaders to enhance and promote a mutual relationship between the
July 23, 2019 50 years after the Eagle landed: The man who kept Apollo on track This edition of the Air Force Materiel Command History Office 'Flashbacks' series highlights the expertise of one Air Force officer and how his managerial skills impacted the success of the Apollo mission and NASA work following the monumental launch.
July 23, 2019 AFIT research project evolves into innovative training WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – To have an agile Air Force, Airmen readiness is paramount and a new revolutionary education hub that can deliver the most current, relevant and interactive training just might be the way of the future for the warfighter. “Created as a research project at the
July 23, 2019 Airman finds strength and self-discovery as he continues training for Air Force Marathon WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With less than two months to go, as Staff Sgt. Kyle Hipol continues to train for his first marathon at the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 21, he is discovering that he is becoming not only stronger physically but also mentally. Since his training began in April,
July 23, 2019 AFRL collaborates with industry at Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry event DAYTON, Ohio – Nearly 600 people attended the 14th annual Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry event at the Dayton Convention Center July 16-18.The event provided Air Force Research Laboratory leaders, scientists, and engineers an opportunity to engage with not only Ohio companies, but
July 23, 2019 AFRL looks to fine tune process of 3D printing composite inks WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In January 2016, researchers from Air Force Research Laboratory started focusing on the ability to 3D-print parts for the Air Force, specifically polymer architectures to replace heavier and complex metal parts currently used in low cost aircraft or on jet
July 22, 2019 USAF School of Aerospace Medicine receives new commander WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Theresa Goodman assumed command of the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in a Change of Command ceremony July 19 in the atrium of the schoolhouse here.“The ceaseless efforts at USAFSAM to improve how we care for and protect our Airmen,
July 22, 2019 Contractors credited with saving life of co-worker When a member of their construction crew went into cardiac arrest on the jobsite at Arnold Air Force Base, Robert Hart and Vincent “Red” Halligan did not hesitate.The two contactors, both of whom are with Morsey Constructors, acted quickly and administered CPR to their unconscious