June 3, 2016 Under a microsope: Tinker's Metallurgical Lab analyzes failures Who do you turn to when you want to find out how or why a part has cracked or failed? The staff in the Metallurgical Lab, that's who.The Metallurgical Lab is an engineering organization capable of analyzing material properties in order to predict how they will perform in their intended operational
June 2, 2016 Nature's hazards: Mosquito-borne diseases Mosquito bites can be annoying, but they can also cause serious viral diseases, such as Zika, West Nile, Chikungunya and Dengue. If an infected mosquito bites a bird or mammal, including humans, it can transmit the illness to them.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West
May 31, 2016 AF releases Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan The Air Force released a flight plan directing development activity as a result of a yearlong study focused on developing capability options to ensure joint force air superiority in 2030 and beyond.According to the unclassified version of the Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan, released May 26, the
May 24, 2016 Commentary: Memorial Day a time to honor the fallen For many of us, Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. Families will gather for cookouts, go boating or swim at the pool. While you enjoy these activities, please be mindful of your safety. But as we spend time with friends and family, let us be reminded of the most important meaning of this
May 20, 2016 AEDC Commander announces 2016 Fellows Col. Rodney Todaro, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, recently announced four past and present personnel as AEDC Fellows, recognizing their accomplishments to the Complex.Tom Best and Dr. Rob McAmis will be inducted as AEDC Fellows, and Robert Lindeman and Claude Morse will be
May 20, 2016 CHPS coordinators focus on wellness of AFMC workforce Enhancing the health and well-being of the Air Force Materiel Command workforce was the focus of the Civilian Health Promotion Services coordinators meeting held here in April. As stated in the 2016 AFMC strategic plan, "Our people are AFMC's most precious resource." AFMC leadership's support and
May 19, 2016 Robins hosts AFMC/AFGE Council 214 Robins was host to the Air Force Materiel Command and American Federation of Government Employees Council 214 partnership meeting this week.A dozen AFMC and AFGE representatives met to discuss several topics, including the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, council
May 17, 2016 AFLCMC keeps 'em flying America's oldest, most lethal and most versatile bomber, the B-52 Stratofortress, recently began combat operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, marking another engagement in a long line of conflicts for an aircraft that has been flying since before the Vietnam War.The challenge
May 17, 2016 AcqDemo team outlines planned activities related to transition In late May to mid-June, Air Force Materiel Command employees who will transition into the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) will receive information detailing their individual conversion into the new pay system. The AcqDemo transition effective
May 17, 2016 Flying with DRAGON improves capabilities A recent successful test flight of an upgraded Flight Management System Suite for the Air Force's Airborne Warning and Control System provides the warfighter with enhanced battle management capabilities. AWACS aircraft provides an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance,