Oct. 27, 2023 C/KC-135 Foreign Military Sales Team Tours the 555 SWES The goal of the tour was to learn more about KC-135 Virtual Maintenance Training (VMT) the SWES uses to train new as well as journeymen mechanics performing repairs on the KC-135 fleet.
Oct. 27, 2023 AFRL announces Airlift Challenge, AI-based planning competition AFRL is inviting international researchers and university students to register to apply their skills and develop unprecedented new algorithms that achieve on-time deliveries while improving efficiencies.
Oct. 27, 2023 Digital Acceleration Task Force to drive digital integration, transformation A new Digital Acceleration Task Force aims to accelerate Department of the Air Force digital transformation efforts and deliver Digital Materiel Management solutions, ultimately enabling integrated capability delivery faster across the enterprise.
Oct. 26, 2023 Air Force returns former Chanute AFB land, assets to community U.S. Air Force representatives joined Village of Rantoul leaders and residents, and other state and federal officials to celebrate 106 years of partnership, support and friendship during a ceremony marking the complete transfer of the former Chanute Air Force Base back to the community.
Oct. 26, 2023 BETA’s ALIA electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base for testing BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company and AFWERX Prime division partner, made several low passes in its ALIA electric aircraft as the audience celebrated its delivery to the Air Force Oct. 26, 2023.
Oct. 26, 2023 Innovation incubator opens A space to foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration amongst military personnel, academia, non-profit organizations, etc.
Oct. 25, 2023 AFWERX Prime, FAA agree to share flight-test information The Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, will also support AFWERX Prime’s efforts to advance the integration and maturation of AAM, including the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and autonomous systems industries.
Oct. 25, 2023 The White Bird: A living tribute to aviation history The new Wright Model B lookalike, nicknamed the White Bird, is the culmination of more than 20 years of passion and determination from a group of aviation enthusiasts, history buffs and volunteers.
Oct. 25, 2023 Ready Airman Training, AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast,
Oct. 25, 2023 SecAF visits Arnold Air Force Base During his visit to Arnold, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Kendall was treated to an up-close view of some base operations and new construction projects. Additionally, he received overviews of current and planned AEDC test capabilities.