March 27, 2019 As purple as it gets: Army colonel, veterinary pathologist fills unique position for Navy, Air Force WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO - United States Army Col. Cary Honnold is about as purple as it gets. "Purple," in military jargon, means joint. It's a term used to describe a situation, or event, that includes people and units from different military branches who come together to accomplish
March 27, 2019 Joint test effort augments Navy, USMC F-35 night refueling The F-35 program recently completed testing on an improved lighting assembly with the KC-135 that will enable the Navy and Marine Corps F-35 variants to refuel behind the tanker at night. Flight testing of the redesigned light, which attaches to a refueling probe, was led by Patuxent River Naval Air
March 27, 2019 AFPC hosts Squadron Commander Course After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families.
March 26, 2019 Skyborg program seeks industry input for artificial intelligence initiative WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force office of Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation at the Air Force Research Laboratory is working on fielding a prototype Autonomous, Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle as an Early Operational Capability as early as 2023.The program is known
March 26, 2019 Special Study: Operation ALLIED FORCE One of the most successful campaigns in the history of air power was Operation Allied Force (OAF). Perhaps the goal was not victory alone, for that is not really what most of the air power proponents meant, but rather that someday air power “alone” would form the tip of the spear. However, it is a
March 26, 2019 Vaccine preventable disease on the rise In recent years, vaccine preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough have made a resurgence in the U.S. and in Europe.
March 25, 2019 2019 USAF Test Pilot School applications due May 29 Application packages for the 2019 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board are due by May 29. The board is set to convene at the Air Force’s Personnel Center July 29 through Aug. 2, and will consider Total Force officer and current Air Force civilian applicants to attend training as early as
March 25, 2019 Air Commando pursues dream of flying on AFSOC airframes As a child, she sat in front of the TV watching the “Top Gun” movie over and over again and listening to Tom Cruise proclaim, “I feel the need – the need for speed!” Watching the aircraft soar across the screen made it clear to her that she wanted to fly when she grew up.
March 25, 2019 March 30 offers recognition for physicians National Doctor’s Day commemorates military and civilian physicians who devote their lives to keeping others healthy.
March 22, 2019 Air Force unveils new infrastructure strategy to get more value for money, improve facilities The Air Force announced on March 22 a new Infrastructure Investment Strategy following a yearlong review that brings new analytical tools and focus that will enhance readiness at bases worldwide.