March 17, 2017 Air Force invites industry for light attack platform experiment WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force released an industry Invitation to Participate today to evaluate the military utility of light attack platforms in future force structure.The invitation is part of a broader Air Force effort to explore cost-effective attack platform options. The
March 17, 2017 Accident Investigation Board determines maintenance error damaged JSTARS aircraft WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO -- Drain holes in the radome of an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft were left covered after depot maintenance allowing water to accumulate and damage some of the aircraft's electrical systems, according to a recently released
March 17, 2017 Social Connections, Get Connected-Stay Connected WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Comprehensive Airman Fitness defines “Social Fitness” as the ability to engage in healthy social networks that promote overall well-being and optimal performance. We have often heard that resilience essentially means the ability for one to bounce back from challenges
March 16, 2017 AFMC leaders craft new command vision and goals, strive for more agility, cost effectiveness A revised vision statement and updated goals reinforce Air Force Materiel Command's continuous push to find more ways to be agile and cost effective in providing war-winning support to the warfighter.
March 16, 2017 AFMC to host second career development event WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Promotion. Pay raise. Increased responsibility. Upward mobility. Career progression. Goals.These are words we hear every day, and whether military or civilian, can define career and job satisfaction. But in the labyrinth of the DoD bureaucracy, the key to
March 13, 2017 AFMC honors, announces annual award winners WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Materiel Command honored its top Airmen of 2016 during the command's Annual Excellence Awards Banquet March 8, 2017.Sixty-one Airmen from throughout AFMC's headquarters, centers and wings were nominated to compete in nine separate categories --
March 9, 2017 First use of sUAS to inspect plane lessens load for maintainers When the 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force used a quadcopter to conduct a maintenance inspection of the exterior of a C-17 Globemaster III March 6, it marked the second time the CTF used a small unmanned aerial system in a new application that shows promise. The test
March 8, 2017 ALC team uses 'Art of the Possible' to boost security program ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An operations management revolution that spurred aircraft production is now propelling the personnel security program for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.Facing an increased workload, a team of six workers in the complex’s Management Operations Office Readiness
March 6, 2017 Airman launches youth mentorship program A 96th Test Wing Airman partnered with Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center to launch an Eglin-based youth mentorship program.
March 3, 2017 Developer begins construction on USTAR innovation center at Hill AFB, foresees ‘Silicon Hill’ Developers at Hill Air Force Base are breaking ground on another new construction project this week, creating more space for new jobs near the base. Air Force and Utah officials, participated in a ceremony March 3 to mark the progress at Falcon Hill National Aerospace Research Park. The new