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
July 10, 2015 Gen. Harrigian cites AFSC's F-35 support The head of the Air Force's F-35 Lightning II integration team cited the Air Force Sustainment Center's overall joint-strike fighter support during a visit to the center headquarters here today.Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Director, F-35 Integration Office, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, said he is
July 9, 2015 AFRL secretary wins Air Force 2015 disability award Stacy Gatling, executive secretary to the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate director, is the winner of the 2015 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award."I am very surprised, excited, and thankful," Gatling said.Born legally blind due to albinism,
July 6, 2015 COBRA DANE team moves forward with radar's sustainment plan The Battle Management program executive officer at Hanscom AFB recently approved a strategy for the sustainment of one of the largest radars in the Air Force's arsenal.The COBRA DANE radar located on Shemya Island, Alaska, stands 120 feet tall, has a 95-foot diameter, detects objects 2,000 miles
July 2, 2015 AFSC signs partnership agreement with research institute The Air Force Sustainment Center recently entered into an Enterprise Partnership Agreement with Southwestern Research Institute that will improve efficiency and provide readiness to support operations, by reducing time and costs associated with negotiations for work at all three air logistics
July 2, 2015 Employee Assistance Program to host free webinars Personal problems can affect the lives of employees both at home and at work. The Employee Assistance Program provides assessment, counseling, referral, management consultation and coaching services to civilian employees and their family members free of cost (limitations apply). Employee Assistance