July 28, 2014 AFMC recognizes 2nd quarter 2014 "Graduates" Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the second quarter of 2014.Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.Master Sgt. Mark Cardwell Senior Airman Nicholas CooleyStaff Sgt. Kari DockeryMaster Sgt. Anne DuarteSenior
July 24, 2014 Theater Battle Control Division Industry Day highlights new contract approach, MCS first delivery order The Theater Battle Control Division hosted an Industry Day event at Hanscom July 8-10 where officials discussed a unique contract approach and fostered collaboration with the small business community.The first topic centered on the Platform Engineering and Integration for Tactical and Strategic
July 18, 2014 Wright-Patt to offer early retirements, separations Employees have been advised they may begin submitting applications for early retirement and separation benefits on July 21.The deadline for applications is Aug. 1. Approved employees must retire or separate on Sept. 30. As part of the Air Force Management Headquarters Review, a broad range of
July 17, 2014 Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches Members of 24th Air Force are refurbishing an old e-mail tool to help Air Force users reduce breaches of personally identifiable information, or PII.The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool, or DSET, which currently prompts users to provide a digital signature when an e-mail contains an active
July 16, 2014 F-35 returns to limited flight, officials rule out Farnborough While the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter has returned to limited flying, it will not be appearing at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said during a Pentagon news conference July 15.The F-35 fleet was grounded July
July 15, 2014 Air Force to highlight S&T priorities at industry event Creating tomorrow's Air Force is a delicate balance. It requires a mix of science and technology investment to meet current warfighter needs, as well as cutting-edge research to develop revolutionary capabilities which today's Airmen can only imagine, and may not see fielded this decade.That is one
July 15, 2014 Hanscom's cyber initiatives Today's battlefield is full of ever-changing and constantly evolving threats. In this environment, the Air Force not only defends against enemies in air and space, but also against adversaries within the cyber domain. Hanscom Air Force Base may not have fighter jets, helicopters or remotely piloted