Oct. 1, 2015 Success Here equals success there: Meticulous task ensures global F-15 missions accomplished "It's like an octopus eating a bowl of spaghetti."So goes the saying in the 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's Rewire Flight, whose mission is to remove and replace every single piece of wire inside an F-15. It's a meticulous task no doubt, but when that fighter aircraft flies away from the
Sept. 30, 2015 AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. As part of its Mental Fitness Campaign, AFMC will inform the workforce about the signs and symptoms of depression, offer anonymous behavioral health screenings, and promote mental fitness assistance programs
Sept. 30, 2015 Edwards, JBLM combine efforts for KC-46 first flight, future test support On Sept. 25, 2015, the U.S. Air Force, Boeing and aviation enthusiasts witnessed an important milestone with the first flight of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, to Boeing Field in Seattle.What most didn't witness is what led up to this milestone: a massive, joint
Sept. 29, 2015 F-35 receives first fuel from RAAF tanker A U.S. Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighter completed its first aerial refueling from a Royal Australian Air Force tanker here Sept. 25, 2015.An F-35A completed 59 contacts with the refueling boom of a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport throughout a four-hour sortie. During five of those
Sept. 28, 2015 Senior Air Force science exec visits Edwards rocket lab Dr. David E. Walker visited the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities here Sept. 23, 2015.Walker is a member of the Senior Executive Service and is responsible for all science and technology for the U.S. Air Force. This includes preparing policy, guidance, and advocacy for the Air Force's annual
Sept. 25, 2015 Boeing completes successful first flight of KC-46A Tanker KC-46A Pegasus Tanker, or EMD-2, made history with its first flight today at 1:24 Pacific Time from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, landing 4 hours later at Boeing Field in Seattle."The KC-46A will provide critical refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities to the warfighter," said Secretary
Sept. 25, 2015 C-5 due date performance 100 percent on time for 4th consecutive year In the current sustainment environment, there are military aircraft flying worldwide missions every day protecting American interests.Their sustainment is crucial.One of those airframes is the C-5 Galaxy -- one of the world's largest airlifters -- which was first deployed more than 45 years ago and
Sept. 24, 2015 New video explains initiative to improve civilian hiring process 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
Sept. 21, 2015 19th annual Air Force Marathon kicked off at Wright-Patt Thousands of runners and spectators from across the country and around the world descended on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, for the 19th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 19.Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel