Nov. 3, 2017 USTAR facility aims to inspire innovation Officials from the state of Utah and the Air Force gathered Nov. 3 to open the doors of a newly constructed facility focused on inspiring innovation in industry.The USTAR (Utah, Science, Technology and Research) Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that will be an “incubator and
Nov. 3, 2017 Cheyenne Mountain sees better satellite picture UEWR primary missions include missile warning and missile defense, where radars spot missile launches, track them and send data to the Ballistic Missile Defense System. These primary missions enable ground-based interceptors to launch and eliminate incoming threats. The secondary mission is space
Nov. 1, 2017 Recruiting efforts pay off in form of young, bright engineers Brain power is key to testing the most advanced aircraft and aircraft systems in the world. Where better to find that brain power than within the halls of the finest universities in the world. Each year, the 412th Test Engineering Group sends recruitment teams as far away as Georgia in search of
Oct. 26, 2017 Energy savings a priority for Ogden ALC The Ogden Air Logistics Complex has made energy management a formal and permanent part of their operations as they strive to reduce energy consumption and reduce costs for the base, to their customers and, ultimately, for taxpayers.
Oct. 24, 2017 Hypervelocity Tunnel 9 celebrates a historic milestone this month In the same year the U.S. Air Force is celebrating its 70th anniversary, Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 is celebrating a historic milestone of its own.October marks the 20th anniversary of the Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 as an Air Force facility.Tunnel 9, an AEDC site located at White Oak, Maryland
Oct. 24, 2017 Acoustic emissions testing of air storage vessels at APTU is cost-savings effort In an effort to save money and have less facility down-time, a new technique was used at the AEDC Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) at Arnold Air Force Base to inspect the high pressure air storage vessels.Adam Fanning, Air Force Asset manager for the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility,
Oct. 16, 2017 AFMC promotes Freeze the Gain to prevent metabolic syndrome WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During the holiday season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Freeze the Gain Challenge. Civilian Health Promotion Services will conduct the challenge, and will be offering educational briefings to the workforce on how to reduce their risk for
Oct. 11, 2017 Commentary: Take a mindful approach to your personal happiness WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The subject of "mindfulness" is getting a lot of press, which may raise the question, "Where does it fit in my life?" Mindfulness is being fully aware of where you are and what you’re doing, not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you.
Oct. 11, 2017 Depot field team braves Alaska weather to perform radome maintenance For most of us, getting to work means waking up, showering, maybe some breakfast, then dealing with traffic on a drive of 30 minute or less, and finally, waiting in a long line at a base entrance. For 10 plastic fabricator inspectors in the 309th Electronics Maintenance Group, it’s anything but
Oct. 6, 2017 Commentary: Undaunted WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Often times our destiny is unknown to us as we embark upon the journey of life. The key to discovering our destiny is living life “undaunted.” An undaunted life is one that represents tenacity, drive, optimism, hope, and determination, to name a few. We