Sept. 4, 2018 AFICA efforts show promise for increased readiness, lethality WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A diverse group of senior leaders from all Department of Defense agencies met here August 22 to learn more about progress the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency has made in reducing total cost of common items. The initiative, known as Category
Sept. 4, 2018 ANG general to lead UPE Integration Team What do unexplained physiological events and a recent promotion have in common? The answer is Edward Vaughan who recently promoted to brigadier general and named by the active-duty component to lead a UPE integration team.
Aug. 30, 2018 Oldest flying F-22 Raptor takes to sky again In Greek mythology, a phoenix is an extraordinary bird that is born again, rising from the ashes of its predecessor. A video aptly titled, “The Phoenix Rises,” played at a ceremony held Aug. 27 in Hangar 1635 to celebrate the rebirth of one of the original F-22 Raptors ever built. Base leadership
Aug. 30, 2018 Technicians to test tactical weather systems at new engineering facility HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – A Weather Engineering Facility opening Sept. 5 will give engineers the ability to test and improve nine weather systems used on military installations throughout the world. The WEF, resembling rows of increasingly complex antennae and radar domes, gives Hanscom’s
Aug. 29, 2018 AF leadership provides update on the Air Force Publication Reduction Initiative A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items.
Aug. 29, 2018 AF Secretariat releases 2019 selection board schedule The Air Force Selection Board Secretariat has released the calendar year 2019 selection board schedule.
Aug. 29, 2018 AFRL helps extend serviceability of hydraulic aircraft components WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently completed an extensive effort to help certify a maintenance process that could extend the life of aircraft hydraulic system components.Through participation in a rapid innovation fund team led by the
Aug. 29, 2018 AF officials launch 2018 Total Force Climate Survey Air Force leaders at all levels want to know, “How is my organization doing?” The 2018 Total Force Climate Survey, which runs from Aug. 27 to Oct. 30, helps answer that question and more with the help of Air Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian personnel (appropriated and non-appropriated
Aug. 24, 2018 AFCEC's Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team wins One Air Force Award The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team received the General Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award for demonstrating improved effectiveness, operational readiness and mission accomplishment through integrated solutions.
Aug. 23, 2018 Medal of Honor presented to Tech Sgt John Chapman’s family On what would have been their 26th wedding anniversary, Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s widow, Valerie Nessel, accepted his Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump during a ceremony at the White House Aug. 22.