Jan. 14, 2015 AFRL researcher teams with Nobel Laureate to enable new breed of rocket component materials Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Dr. Rusty Blanski recently teamed with Dr. Robert Grubbs, a Nobel Laureate from the California Institute of Technology to develop a groundbreaking new technology that could reduce erosion in metallic rocket components, reduce production costs and open the door
Jan. 14, 2015 Nuclear satellite terminal upgrade to begin operational testing The nuclear satellite communication terminals that connect U.S. leaders to Minuteman combat crews in the event of a nuclear attack are currently undergoing an upgrade and scheduled to begin operational testing this month.Simply put, the Air Force will be updating its intercontinental ballistic
Jan. 13, 2015 AEDC celebrates successful launch of NASA Orion NASA achieved a major milestone in completing the Orion spacecraft's first voyage to space recently.Having had a hand in testing the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Arnold Engineering Development Complex is also celebrating this accomplishment.Mounted atop the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy
Jan. 9, 2015 Enlisted Airmen invited to Wolfenbarger's Order of the Sword induction ceremony Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger will be formally inducted into the AFMC Order of the Sword at a ceremony on Feb. 5, 2015, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.The Order of the Sword is a truly unique and solely enlisted tradition, and one that does not
Dec. 28, 2014 Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 Program The KC-46 development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development aircraft #1 Dec. 28. EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 a.m. (PST) from Paine
Dec. 19, 2014 Commentary: How will you earn your wings this holiday season? How will you earn your wings this holiday season?Like many of you, one of the things I enjoy doing every year during this season is watching the classic holiday movie "It's a Wonderful Life." Many of us probably know the film by heart at this point in our lives. But for those who have not seen it,
Dec. 17, 2014 AFIMSC(P), CE community reach out to industry An Air Force panel of leaders from the civil engineering and installation and mission support communities told an audience of industry professionals Dec. 9 the Air Force will continue to rely on partnerships with the private sector to support its operations.Brig. Gen. Tim Green, Air Force director
Dec. 17, 2014 Commentary: Holiday reflection illuminates successful year Despite the increased activity the holiday season often brings, this time of year also presents an opportunity for reflection. I would like to thank all AFMC personnel for your exceptional dedication and professionalism in meeting our mission of equipping our Air Force for world dominant airpower. I
Dec. 16, 2014 Hanscom working to provide 5th, 4th gen aircraft common tactical picture The Air Force wants to ensure connectivity between 5th and 4th generation aircraft, and the Space, Aerial and Nuclear Networks Division here is evaluating industry capabilities to make that happen.The division is currently reviewing responses from a recently released request for information and