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  • Air Force Marathon opens new transfer program

    For a limited time starting July 6, 2011, any Air Force Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K registered runner who is not able to participate in the September 17 event can transfer their entry to a non-registered runner through the marathon's new Transfer Program. The online transfer form is available at

  • Guard C-130s continue to fight wildfires

    Four C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped aircraft from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group continue to fly missions from here to help suppress wildfires in the Southwestern United States.The first two aircraft, from the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing, came to

  • Warfighters incorporate weather into planning with new capability

    Warfighters will soon have improved weather situational awareness, thanks to the efforts of the Electronic Systems Center's Aerospace Management Systems Division Weather Programs Branch.FalconView Weather is a net-centric, lightweight, easy-to-use capability that displays current and forecasted

  • During Hanscom visit, AF acquisition executive says communication is key

    David Van Buren, Air Force service acquisition executive, spoke on effective Air Force acquisition, including suggestions to achieve efficiencies and improve communication between government and industry, during the Hanscom Representatives Association luncheon meeting June 28, 2011.He mentioned some

  • MAFFS aircraft stage from Kirtland to fight fires

    Two C-130J Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped aircraft arrived here June 15, 2011, to conduct firefighting missions in support of wildfire suppression efforts in the Southwestern United States.The aircraft are from the 115th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col. Kurt

  • AFMC Tattoo shares Air Force traditions with neighboring communities

    Thanks to a partnership with the New York Says Thank You Foundation, Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo kicked off June 24, 2011, with a spotlight on the National 9/11 Flag.The foundation orchestrated the flag's stop in Ohio to sync up with Tattoo. During a stitching ceremony at the

  • 'Vigilant Skies' brings ESC-infused NATO, Russian effort to fruition

    When NATO and Russian representatives wrapped up a joint international airspace demonstration June 10, 2011, it marked a great success for an effort Electronic Systems Center officials helped set in motion.Dubbed "Vigilant Skies 2011," the joint demonstration was sponsored by the NATO-Russia Council

  • Marathon slots available through Air Force Enlisted Village

    The Air Force Enlisted Village is offering the only remaining full and half marathon slots in exchange for raising funds for the charity, according to a news release.The Air Force Marathon, scheduled for September 17, sold out all its full and half marathon slots more than three weeks ago.  This