Oct. 25, 2011 AFMC command chief visits Hanscom The Air Force Materiel Command Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Eric R. Jaren, was the featured guest speaker at the Senior NCO Induction ceremony held Oct. 14 at the Minuteman Commons.Prior to the evening ceremony, Chief Jaren, escorted by Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Call, Electronic Systems Center
Oct. 21, 2011 Hold the Line: For motivational styles, consider past, glean from it One of the best lessons in leadership I've learned was from watching Harrison Ford. Not him specifically, but if you'll recall, one of the "Indiana Jones" movies was centered on the Crusades.After watching that particular movie, I started to read a lot about medieval history and, in particular, the
Oct. 21, 2011 ESC fields critical weather system to Southwest Asia for evaluations The Electronic Systems Center recently fielded a fifth Portable Doppler Radar system to deployed weather operators in Southwest Asia for initial operational evaluations. "This system is critical because it helps protect our deployed personnel and equipment," said Geoffrey Lum, Weather Systems Branch
Oct. 20, 2011 Energy Awareness Industry Days brings savings to the forefront When budgets are tight, it's important for the federal government to step up and try to figure out the best way to save American taxpayers money. So, that was the focus of the Energy Awareness Industry Days at the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 12 and 13. Civil Engineering teamed up with Operational
Oct. 19, 2011 Flight Test Center turns 60, celebrates its role in aviation history It's been said that if you want to see what the Air Force will look like tomorrow, look at the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base today. The Air Force Flight Test Center celebrated its 60th anniversary Oct. 14, 2011, still pushing the boundaries of flight through ingenuity and innovation.Established in
Oct. 17, 2011 Freeze holiday weight gain with AFMC program Looking for a way to maintain your weight and heart health during the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season? Then don't miss the opportunity to enroll in the Air Force Materiel Command Freeze the Gain Holiday Challenge. Online enrollment at www.afmcwellness.com is open from now through
Oct. 12, 2011 Air Force building the future force Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce
Oct. 12, 2011 C-5 upgrades - Edwards team provides proof of expanding Galaxy An Edwards team is hard at work providing proof the Galaxy is expanding.The C-5 Galaxy is expanding its capabilities through hardware and software upgrades that will position the monster transport aircraft for the successful completion of its Air Force mission for the next 40 years.After major
Oct. 12, 2011 New solar farms could light the way to power bill savings at Edwards With today's fiscal climate, Edwards Air Force Base is always looking for good ways to save money.One area where Edwards is looking to save is energy costs.After three years of planning and coordination with Southern California Edison, the California Public Utilities Commission and environmental
Oct. 7, 2011 ESC team looks to improve AWACS capabilities A team at the Electronic Systems Center, working in conjunction with the Boeing Co. and personnel from several Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Army bases, is working to get important warfighter-requested capabilities onto the AWACS platform. During a proof-of-concept demonstration at Tinker AFB,