Nov. 19, 2015 Team delivers Navy plane in record time The E-6 Service Life Extension Program recently delivered a structurally restored communications and strategic command aircraft to the Navy in a record 132 flow days.The Service Life Extension Program began in 2009 to enable the Navy's 16 Mercury aircraft to fly missions for another 20 years. The
Nov. 18, 2015 The wait is over: E-3 Block 40/45 deploys to combat theater The long-awaited, highly anticipated deployment of the E-3 "Sentry" Airborne Warning and Control System Block 40/45 aircraft is finally over, with the arrival of the first upgraded weapon system to a combat theater of operations.The first E-3G arrived in Southwest Asia Nov. 18, 2105, marking the
Nov. 18, 2015 Improving mission planning via the Hanscom MilCloud A mission planning team here is using the Hanscom MilCloud as a virtual environment in order to improve their acquisition process, including reducing costs, for an upcoming contract award.The System Engineering Integration Contract II, or SEIC II, will have four main goals: minimize costs for
Nov. 13, 2015 STEMming interest: Starbase program fosters young minds With more dependence on technology, today's young people need a solid foundation of science, technology, engineering and math.In efforts to increase STEM interest, the Department of Defense funds the Starbase program for fifth grade elementary children.One of the requirements to receive the funding
Nov. 13, 2015 Australia receives final C-17 Team Robins' reach is worldwide. And, the Royal Australian Air Force welcoming its eighth and final C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 4 at its base in Amberley is further proof of that.According to the RAAF, the acquisition of two additional aircraft this year -- along with associated equipment and
Nov. 10, 2015 Airmen place flags, honor Veterans Day Over 100 Airmen and family members from Hill Air Force Base participated in a flag-placing detail in preparation for Veterans Day at the Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Nov. 10, 2015.The detail was organized by the Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 1163, as a way to pay tribute to those who
Nov. 6, 2015 AC-130J accident report released Air Force Materiel Command released an Accident Investigation Board report for the mishap involving an AC-130J Ghostrider that occurred on April 21, 2015. The mishap occurred while conducting a medium risk flying qualities test sortie over the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 40 miles south of Eglin
Nov. 6, 2015 Medical Group commander advises women to take their health seriously Own your health.That's the advice of 72nd Medical Group Commander Col. Jeannine Ryder. "I am challenging you to maximize you -- for yourself, your family, your work and your friends -- by being the best you can be physically, emotionally and mentally," the colonel said. "Ensure that your health is a
Nov. 5, 2015 Commentary: Veterans Day is a day to celebrate and honor Veterans have made a selfless choice to lay their lives on the line to serve and protect our country. In many cases, they have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we continue to have our rights and freedoms.Veterans Day is a time we set aside to honor these special Americans.Originally known as
Nov. 4, 2015 AEDC testing benefits future of F-35 fleet The full hot-life capability of Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine, which is used in the F-35 Lightning II, was successfully demonstrated during Accelerated Mission Testing in test cell Sea Level 2 at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.Sponsored by the U.S. Air Force Engine Component Improvement