July 1, 2013 First KC-46 build begins Boeing's announcement this past week that they have begun assembly of the first KC-46 wing spar is a significant event for the Air Force tanker program. It marks the start of assembly of the first KC-46 Engineering and Manufacturing Development aircraft. "We are excited and pleased that KC-46
June 28, 2013 Founding fathers’ ideals of independence still preserved To mark the July 4th holiday -- our nation's 237th birthday -- many of us will get together for a cookout or to watch fireworks with friends and family. While we certainly look forward to those activities, we should also use the holiday as an opportunity to reflect on exactly why it is we're able to
June 28, 2013 Feature: Identical twins complete long-awaited reenlistment Master Sgt. Antone Scott always wanted his identical twin brother to be a part of one of his reenlistment ceremonies; but for 10 years, timing and location kept them apart. On June 27, when Scott raised his hand to receive the oath for his fifth enlistment, his brother was there to administer
June 25, 2013 Robins signs partnership agreements with community Robins Air Force Base officials inked four agreements June 24, 2013, as part of a new community partnership program. The program, called the Air Force Community Partnership Initiative, was created to explore cost-saving opportunities through partnerships and shared services with local communities
June 25, 2013 B-52s to receive comm upgrade Installation of a communications system upgrade earmarked for the venerable U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber fleet is scheduled to start here next month.The Combat Network Communications Technology system will enable aircrews to send and receive information via satellite links, which will
June 25, 2013 AFMC priorities, budget effects top executive director's goals Michael Gill begins his tenure as Air Force Materiel Command's new executive director June 28 with the long-term objective of providing the right mix of support and leadership to benefit the command and the Air Force."I am truly honored to have this opportunity," Gill said. "I look forward to the
June 18, 2013 AFMC executive director to retire after 35 years of service After a 35-year career that began as a flight test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dr. Steve Butler will retire from his post as Air Force Materiel Command's executive director June 28 and return once more to Fort Walton Beach.Born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Butler attended
June 18, 2013 AFMC executive director to retire after 35 years of service After a 35-year career that began as a flight test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dr. Steve Butler will retire from his post as Air Force Materiel Command's executive director June 28 and return once more to Fort Walton Beach."I will enjoy spending time with my family in Florida," Butler
June 14, 2013 JSTARS software workload to surge by 2016 Robins will soon gain additional workload for software maintenance on the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or JSTARS, platform.The move is one area of growth potential for the base's Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division, whose program office has
June 11, 2013 Branch working to ensure safety and security of warfighters The Life Cycle Management Center's Force Protection Branch awarded its largest Intrusion Detection System order to date May 24, 2013, to ensure warfighters working in harsh and dangerous environments are protected.The Air Force Central Command, or AFCENT, Fixed-Site Intrusion Detection System