June 16, 2018 Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; a veteran's story (Part 1) For decades, Air Force veteran Ryan Kaono battled through anxiety and night terrors alone. During his second suicide attempt in 2010, something in him caused him to reach out for help which ultimately resulted in a formal diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This veteran and his family are
June 15, 2018 AFMC Small business wins BIG with Verdure Award Award spotlights three record-breaking yearsWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Materiel Command’s Small Business Office was recently presented with the 2017 Verdure Award of Excellence for their efforts in championing small business solutions for warfighter needs.The Verdure
June 14, 2018 Edwards test squadron completes Joint Strike Missile test program EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A team of U.S. Air Force engineers, test pilots and Norwegian government and industry personnel from the 416th Test Flight Squadron recently completed a large phase of testing for the new F-35A Joint Strike Missile. The JSM is Norway’s advanced anti-surface warfare
June 12, 2018 Nature's hazard: Storms Summer has arrived and with it brings the threat of severe storms. Each year the United States averages around 10,000 thunderstorms, and each thunderstorm typically produces heavy rain for 30 minutes to an hour. According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are officially defined
June 12, 2018 We Are Airmen: 2018 Recruiting Video Contest JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas— Calling all storytellers! Air Force officials are offering Airmen the chance to create their own recruiting video through the We Are Airmen 2018 Recruiting Video Contest. Now is your chance to showcase your creativity and pride to be an Airman in the United
June 12, 2018 AgilePod Flies on U.S. Air Force MQ-9 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In March 2018, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Sensors Program Office, working jointly with the AFLCMC Medium Altitude Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Office, sponsored three demonstration flights of an MQ-9 Reaper with AgilePod.The flights were a
June 11, 2018 B-52H Mission Planning Environment Team leads the way with solid software code One of Team Tinker’s specialized software groups, the B-52H Mission Planning Environment team, is leading the way in developing new, solid software code and guidance for upgrades to the 1950s-era “workhorse,” the B-52H Stratofortress bomber.
June 6, 2018 New interns receive AFMC welcome More than 130 new interns were introduced to careers in civil service by the Air Force Materiel Command commander at the start of the Premier College Intern Program Symposium June 4 at the Hope Hotel, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. A Secretary of the Air Force initiative, the PCIP is focused
June 1, 2018 Air Force Academy Hosts 2018 DoD Warrior Games The 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games, which showcase the resilient spirit of wounded service members and veterans through Paralympic-style sports, will begin June 1 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.