Nov. 7, 2014 Shape-changing flap takes to air A feature of aircraft design unchanged for nearly a century may have been twisted into a new shape as a result of a revolutionary new structure being tested in the Mojave Desert. A specially modified Gulfstream III jet successfully took to the skies over NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Nov.
Nov. 7, 2014 Air Force Research Laboratory honors top scientists, engineers Air Force Research Laboratory honored 12 outstanding scientists and engineers at the 2014 AFRL Fellows and Early Career Awards Banquet Oct. 30 for their exceptional contributions to advancing technologies for the warfighter. Eight were awarded AFRL Fellow status, the laboratory's highest award for
Nov. 6, 2014 'Batman' fix to sustain C-5s for decades, saving millions Robins has hit another milestone by being the first to complete a new major structural repair on a C-5M which will bring in millions of dollars in revenue and sustain the Air Force's fleet for decades to come.With completion of the first prototype in September, an additional 51 C-5s will need the
Nov. 6, 2014 Robins C-130 team honored for distinguished performance When a bleed air duct exploded involving a major weapon system at Robins earlier this year, several people assigned to the 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron offered their expertise to quickly solve the problem.Because of their dedication, the nine civilians were honored with an Air Force Civilian
Nov. 5, 2014 Commander: Ogden ALC is essential Even before he was assigned to command the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Brig. Gen. Carl Buhler was impressed with the aircraft maintenance performed here.As director of Logistics for Headquarters Pacific Air Forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Buhler saw maintainers installing F-16
Nov. 5, 2014 AEDC experiences record-breaking accelerated mission test A highly successful accelerated mission test of Pratt & Whitney's F135 conventional take-off and landing/carrier variant engine was recently completed in the Sea Level 3 test cell (SL-3) at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex here.A Total Accumulated Cycle count of 2,600, with record TAC
Nov. 3, 2014 Commentary - Veterans Day is a day for gratitude Every generation hopes that the next will never have to go to war. Yet, as our United States Air Force approaches its 25th year of sustained combat operations, willing men and women from throughout our country continue to answer their nation's call to protect our freedoms.Veterans Day is a time to
Oct. 30, 2014 AFMC selects Hill for excellence Hill was selected as Air Force Materiel Command's choice for the Commander-in-Chief's 2015 Annual Award for Installation Excellence.This award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. Each year one installation from each
Oct. 27, 2014 AFMC IG provides insight For 10 days, starting Oct. 28, Air Force Materiel Command inspectors will be visiting the command's units at Hill Air Force Base with one question in mind: How effectively is each unit accomplishing their mission?"It's not just about whether individual units pass or fail anymore. We're taking a
Oct. 24, 2014 Battle Management working to improve nuclear scenario planning A program that allows national leaders and combatant commanders to plan for deliberate and crisis nuclear scenarios is getting a significant upgrade.The Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network, or ISPAN, provides planning capabilities for U.S. Strategic Command in support of their mission