May 21, 2013 F-35 ITF works toward night, weather certification The F-35 Integrated Test Force is wrapping up a series of night flights, which are testing the aircraft's capability when flying in instrument meteorological conditions. It is a necessary step in delivering a core competency to the warfighter -- the ability to fly the jet safely when there are no
May 21, 2013 Assistance available for personnel affected by Oklahoma tornado Following the May 20, 2013, tornado, Tinker Air Force Base's primary concern at this time is preparing to support communities, fellow Airmen and Sailors, and their families impacted by the devastating tornado that occurred, said base leadership. Twelve base firefighters and one safety officer were
May 20, 2013 Memorial Day a time to reflect on service and sacrifice Throughout my Air Force career, I've often reflected on what it means to serve. I'm proud of the work we do and the sacrifices we make every day so all Americans can continue to enjoy our many freedoms. However, each Memorial Day I am sharply reminded of just how great the sacrifice is for
May 16, 2013 Hanscom AFB-managed program helps save Airman's life A program managed here that helps get supplies safely to warfighters was recently used in Afghanistan to help save an Airman's life.The Dynamic Retasking Capability Urgent Operational Need provides the ability for C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-130J Hercules to be directed to an alternative location
May 16, 2013 Air Force Marathon half, 5K sell out The Air Force Marathon half-marathon and 5K sold out last week.Several of the Air Force Marathon charity partners have half-marathon slots available for interested runners. The full marathon is more than 80 percent full and organizers anticipate filling the rest of the slots within the next couple
May 15, 2013 Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary
May 13, 2013 Staff sergeant moves beyond hate-crime shooting to thrive in service Staff Sgt. Deondra Parks, a medical technician in internal medicine with the 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, owes her very survival to rational thinking and a resilient spirit, but even those enviable traits did not save her from harm.Parks just observed the third anniversary
May 9, 2013 New Workforce Development Program coming for AFMC maintainers A new career development program has been deployed to the Air Force Materiel Command maintenance community. The Maintenance Workforce Development Program is being implemented to provide a standard approach and increased opportunities for maintenance personnel to broaden their careers.The Logistics
May 9, 2013 C-5M undergoes 'super' upgrade at Edwards In 2006, the C-5 Galaxy underwent a "super" upgrade to further strengthen the airframe's worldwide airlift capabilities. Test teams here and at Dover Air Force Base, Del., are showing why the recent software upgrade to the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory -- now known as the C-5M Super
May 7, 2013 My educational journey: Take control of your future, now! My name is Michael Baty. I grew up in North Charleston, S.C., and graduated from North Charleston High School in 1995. I had completed one year of Navy ROTC but decided a military lifestyle was not for me and elected not to do a second year. Following graduation, my grandmother offered to put me