Feb. 6, 2013 Network of ranges instrumental to flight test Each and every day, the Edwards community works to develop and test the war-winning capabilities of the future. It's an important role that requires a great deal of support from the 412th Range Squadron, as well as additional backing from a group of ranges located throughout the southwestern United
Jan. 29, 2013 Program officer visits integrated F-35 testing facility Members of the F-35 Integrated Test Force showcased their accomplishments in the developmental test program to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program executive officer during his vist here Jan. 22, 2013.This was Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan's first visit to the ITF since his assumption of the role in
Jan. 25, 2013 Hill engineer, AFMC team develop winning detection system Collaborative work by a team based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to detect small aircraft, has won them the top award in the 7th annual Air Force Research Laboratory Commander's Challenge.Joann Luu, a Human Engineering Development System Software Engineer for F-16 simulators with the
Jan. 23, 2013 AFMC outlines near-term budgetary guidance The budgetary uncertainties currently facing the Department of Defense, combined with a projected $1.8 billion shortfall in Air Force funding for overseas contingency operations, require prudent steps to mitigate budget execution risks, according to Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel
Jan. 22, 2013 New vision and mission to guide AFMC New vision and mission statements are at the foundation of a new command strategy designed to ensure Air Force Materiel Command continues to deliver preeminent support to the warfighter.The command's vision is "one team, delivering capabilities to fly, fight and win ...today and tomorrow." AFMC will
Jan. 18, 2013 AFMC to promote American Heart Month in February February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; approximately one in every three
Jan. 18, 2013 Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16.The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility
Jan. 17, 2013 AFMC continues education focus with “Year of the Graduate” Building on the success of its "Year of the Community College of the Air Force" campaign in 2011 and "Year of Continuing Education" campaign in 2012, Air Force Materiel Command rolled out a plan for the "Year of the Graduate" Jan. 1, 2013.The Year of the Graduate, or YoGrad, will still emphasize
Jan. 15, 2013 AEDC director settles into new job, takes aim at advancing mission Dr. Douglas Blake took the reins as Arnold Engineering Development Complex 's executive director only last month, but is ready to tackle the challenges and explore the possibilities of his new position.One current focus is advancing hypersonic flight with programs like the X-51 WaveRider and
Jan. 9, 2013 Committed to safety, mishap prevention Before returning to flight operations, Team Edwards welcomed the new year with the annual Back in the Saddle briefing Jan. 7, focusing on safety, teamwork and mishap prevention.For nearly 20 years, Back in the Saddle has helped the Edwards community shift their focus back to safely and effectively