June 23, 2016 Education Partnership Agreement provides collaboration opportunities A recently signed Education Partnership Agreement between Hanscom and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University grants new research and educational collaboration opportunities for the Air Force Life Cycle Management programs here.
June 15, 2016 Edwards employee recognized nationally for contributions to mission A member of the 412th Civil Engineer Group was recognized for his contributions to the Edwards mission and to American Indians in government service.Robin "Bubba" Hairston, a 412th CEG heavy equipment operator, travelled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, this week, where he received the Meritorious Service Award
June 9, 2016 AFMC’s new command chief focused on Airmen and their families Family and fellow Airmen have been the keys to success in Chief Master Sgt. Jason France's Air Force career of 26 years and counting. As the new command chief of Air Force Materiel Command, France plans to keep them a priority."I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of my family and the
June 8, 2016 Test Pilot School Ph.D. program accepting applications The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is accepting graduate applications through July 31 for the Air Force Institute of Technology in-residence engineering Ph.D. program.The primary purpose of the program is to ensure the TPS curriculum and research programs reflect the state of the art in
June 8, 2016 Non-DoD Military Aircraft Office launches at Wright-Patt When preparing to buy a product, it is common for the purchaser to seek an official statement or indication that something has been assessed by a recognized authority. Most of us look online for a recognized independent ratings assessment when buying a new washing machine or a car. Seeking a seal of
June 8, 2016 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force fourth building now open Visitors from around the world can once again walk in the footsteps of presidents, astronauts, test pilots and those brought out of captivity as the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force opens its fourth building on June 8.The new $40.8 million, 224,000 square foot fourth building, which was
June 8, 2016 AFRL research psychologist wins award, SECAF presents A research psychologist from the 711th Human Performance Wing here received the 2015 Harold Brown Award from Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during a ceremony June 6.Dr. Lisa Tripp, in the Airman Systems' Continuous Learning Branch, received the award for her efforts in creating
June 6, 2016 Long line at the gas station A KC-10 Extender refuels an F-35A from the 461st Flight Test Squadron while a B-2 stealth bomber (bottom) and three F-16s wait their turn in this recently released photo. The planes were on various test missions when they all flocked to the KC-10 to refuel in midair via the tanker's boom. The B-2 is
June 6, 2016 AEDC Hypersonic Analysis and Evaluation Team wins Air Force award The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypersonic Analysis and Evaluation Team recently received the Air Force Analytic Team of the Year Award for 2016.The award recognizes the team's efforts in enhancing ground test capabilities and advancing the progress of multiple national defense weapon
June 3, 2016 Air Force Secretary visits Edwards Air Force Base, updates Team Edwards duing promotion ceremony, all call Airmen who pinned on their next rank this month got an extra special promotion ceremony in the base theater June 1.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the newly promoted Airmen with their certificates during a combined enlisted promotion ceremony and base all call.A packed house