July 28, 2015 AF funds development of munitions technology Critical Air Force missions take place both day and night in locations around the globe. In some cases, the use of high-performance munitions is critical to mission success.As a result, the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer program office recently
July 28, 2015 New interrogation system installed on AWACS, more in pipeline Out with the old, in with the new -- at least that's the case for the existing interrogation system found on E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft.The AWACS Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe program office here recently completed the first installation of the new
July 27, 2015 AFMC Airman among service's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015.An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and
July 24, 2015 Wright-Patt hosts rapid improvement event for civilian hiring initiative Key personnel across the Air Force are working together to analyze the current civilian hiring process. Participants in this initiative include Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center, installation civilian personnel offices, and Directorate of Personnel
July 20, 2015 GPS technology helps Hanscom improve air traffic management As the 20th anniversary of Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology is this month, the Aerospace Management Systems Division here explains how the technology enables their work enhancing performance and safety of air traffic management."The biggest improvement that GPS technology brought to air
July 17, 2015 New AFMC mission, vision statements emphasize agility New mission and vision statements are the foundation of a new command strategy designed to push Air Force Materiel Command to be more agile as it delivers war-winning support to the warfighter.The command's new mission statement is succinct but declarative: "deliver and support agile war-winning
July 17, 2015 As GPS celebrates its 20th year, Robins' 567th EMXS maintains units used by Air Force, Navy For the last 20 years, the world has experienced the unique capabilities of a satellite precision navigation and timing system that has enhanced the quality of our everyday lives. The technology's fast-tracking, real-time capabilities, used by civilians as well as the military as part of national
July 15, 2015 First installation complete on third largest AFWET upgrade A key system that helps ensure the global free flow of information throughout all military branches and other government agencies is undergoing a major overhaul.Led by a team at Hanscom Air Force Base, the AFWET system is receiving its third largest upgrade to date, known as the Modernization of
July 14, 2015 Hanscom lab enables connections Operators of a lab here that helps connect and disseminate command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or C4ISR, elements are collaborating with multiple parties and producing benefits for all.The Tactical Data Networks, or TDN, Lab is located with the