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
Dec. 16, 2014 JSTARS Recap stands up as division, moves toward MDA approval As the Air Force's No. 4 acquisition priority, the Joint STARS Recapitalization program continues to progress through risk reduction efforts and refine requirements, all the while growing in size and significance.So much so, the Recap was designated its own division within the Battle Management
Dec. 15, 2014 Lean thinking, process improvement highlight Busch's time at AFMC During the last 16 years and six assignments in Air Force Materiel Command, Vice Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch was challenged to find new methods to operate more efficiently in one of the most complex and diverse commands that employs more than 80,000 people and manages a $60 billion budget. His
Dec. 12, 2014 Robins injury compensation reduced by $1 million The cost of workers' compensation has not only been reduced at Robins, but injury care treatment and services offered here have increased as well."In Occupational Medicine Services we have been leading the effort to support cost effectiveness for Team Robins," said Col. (Dr.) Michael Rappa, OMS
Dec. 12, 2014 3-D printing saves maintainers money at Hill The 309th Maintenance Support Group has a long history of building items, ranging from wooden office doors to splash molds that detect aircraft cracks. New technology is adding Rapid Prototyping, often referred to as 3-D printing, to the mix.Part of the group's Engineering Division and located in
Dec. 12, 2014 Air Force looks at innovative acquisition processes With new technologies rapidly coming to the forefront of the global stage, remaining the world's greatest air force comes at an escalating cost, making responsible spending and cost-cutting initiatives high priorities for Air Force leadership.The Air Force Office of Acquisitions is partnering with
Dec. 11, 2014 Key facility to get upgrades, along with new name and mission The U.S. Air Force, in concert with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this week marked the official re-branding of a facility both parties hope will enable leading-edge advances in defense applications, cyber defense and public safety.The on-base facility, formerly known in acronym form as the CEIF
Dec. 10, 2014 AF realigns missions to enhance nuclear support In response to a directive from the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the 377th Air Base Wing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will report to Air Force Global Strike Command, and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center will reorganize, combining the AFNWC commander and Air
Dec. 9, 2014 Air Force Reserve helps to fill AFMC leadership roles Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the total force concept as it relies on Reserve assets to fill key leadership roles at the headquarters.The command selected Maj. Gen. Catherine A. Chilton to serve as director of its Air, Space and Information Operations directorate. She will be in place
Dec. 8, 2014 Technical interchange meeting focuses on hypersonic capabilities An Air Force and Navy Technical Interchange Meeting on ground testing of materials for high-speed aerospace applications was held here last month to discuss needs across the community in terms of current tools and methodologies.Representatives from AEDC, Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Surface