May 11, 2016 JSF tailhook testing begins at Edwards When most people hear "tailhook" they think of U.S. Navy planes and aircraft carriers. However, almost all U.S. combat aircraft have a tailhook.That also goes for the Air Force's new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter. The JSF Integrated Test Force here conducted the first set of tests for the F-35A's
May 9, 2016 Wind tunnel test cart enclosures upgraded to accommodate new systems The test carts for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Propulsion Wind Tunnel have received new enclosures to house the updated data acquisition and control systems."With new systems on the carts, we had to come up with a new enclosure to house that equipment," said Marc Smotherman, ATA
May 6, 2016 Flying in fours: Hill F-35s form up for combat training F-35 pilots here began flying routine four-ship combat training missions at the Utah Test and Training range in the west desert this week.Active duty and Reserve pilots from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings will use the jet's intricate computer network to evade a series of simulated threats.
May 5, 2016 Air Force demonstrates key rocket engine technologies for next generation launch systems The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne (subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings) achieved a major milestone under the Hydrocarbon Boost program, which is advancing domestic rocket engine technologies in support of next generation launch. The Hydrocarbon
May 5, 2016 AFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career Air Force Materiel Command's top enlisted member will end his military career May 6, 2016, closing out what he calls a "wonderful journey" around the world.Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, AFMC's command chief, will retire in a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Gen.
April 29, 2016 Marine Osprey flies in to fuel up F-35B A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey descended on Edwards to link up with a Marine F-35B Joint Strike Fighter April 28.Both aircraft are assigned to Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona.VMX-22 has a detachment here where Marines are
April 29, 2016 Success Here = Success There: WR-ALC helps Navy with critical parts issue Ensuring safe, reliable components are available to support the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Legacy Hornet was the focus of a partnership celebration Tuesday at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex's 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group.Officials from Naval Supply Systems Command and Naval Air Systems
April 29, 2016 New DLA contract to improve efficiencies, sustainability In an earnest drive to enhance material supportability on the shop floors across the Air Force Sustainment Center, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Troop Support are teaming with AFSC to improve already successful bench stock management. As part of a move to streamline bench stock items,
April 25, 2016 Airman swims into Hall of Fame For one 96th Test Wing Airman, the wild blue yonder isn't up and overhead but below and in front of his gaze as he stands on the starting block waiting for his signal. Upon the alert, he blasts off and pierces his calm blue horizon to begin a competitive swim.Senior Airman Francisco Perez Castillo,
April 22, 2016 Robins engineers team up, tackle active shooter challenge Precious minutes can feel as if they last a lifetime when lives are at stake. News of workplace violence involving an active shooter remain prevalent - Fort Hood in 2009, the Washington Navy Yard in 2013, Chattanooga in 2015, and most recently, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on April 8, 2016.Giving