March 4, 2019 Air Force Research Laboratory, Cornell to ‘ACCESS’ next-gen semiconductor with new center ITHACA, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory and Cornell University this week will announce the opening of a new university-led Center of Excellence focusing on synthesis and fundamental understanding of beta-gallium oxide – a promising new material with the potential to challenge silicon and
March 1, 2019 Air Force budget officers collaborate, maximize installation support The day-to-day talent and hard work of hundreds of Air Force installation budget officers shined last September when the Air Force achieved a successful, historic fiscal year close out in the record $6.9 billion installation and mission support portfolio. To build on their momentum and prepare for a
March 1, 2019 Innovation Rodeo moves ideas closer to reality SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Three innovative ideas that support worldwide warfighter success are one step closer to reality today thanks to the first Air Force Innovation Rodeo, $650,000 in total seed money, and a partnership with AFWERX and tech accelerator companies.During the Air Force Installation and
March 1, 2019 Air Force invites 59 small businesses, start-ups to Air Force Pitch Day The Air Force is inviting 59 small businesses and start-ups to pitch live at the first Air Force Pitch Day hosted in New York March 6 and 7.
March 1, 2019 AFMC Inspector General deputy chief celebrates 24 years of service WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Initially Lt. Col. Michelle Stringer thought she would serve in the Air Force for four years to gain experience so she could work for the FBI or the U.S. Marshals Service.That was 24 years and two months ago.Stringer serves as deputy chief of Inspections
March 1, 2019 AFSFC begins delivery of new Air Force-wide handgun The Air Force Security Forces Center, in partnership with the Air Force Small Arms Program Office, has begun fielding the new M18 Modular Handgun System to Security Forces units.
Feb. 28, 2019 Wilson’s glide path for a more lethal, ready Air Force of the future Emphasizing priorities that will largely define the year ahead, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson stressed the need to modernize and grow the force. She also highlighted how streamlining acquisitions will inject innovative ideas and tools faster and more reliably into every corner of the
Feb. 28, 2019 Faster, smarter: Speed is key in acquisition reform Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, spoke about fielding tomorrow’s Air Force faster and smarter by reforming the acquisition process at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Dec. 28.
Feb. 28, 2019 Perfecting human weapon system with healthy fueling The Air Force Services Activity, through its comprehensive healthy food initiative, or HFI, continues zeroing in on the human weapons system – our nation’s Airmen – and providing them “with the right nutrition to increase lethality; ensuring a more ready force to meet mission requirements,” said
Feb. 27, 2019 75th Anniversary of the P-80 History in Two articles provide a quick overview of historical milestones in AFMC and the Air Force. The first edition focuses on the 75th Anniversary of the P-80.