Oct. 15, 2020 AFWERX announces Reimagining Energy Challenge for Department of Defense AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces the Reimagining Energy for the DOD Challenge, seeking solutions to create the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage. The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently the largest energy consumer globally. By reducing
Oct. 14, 2020 Simulators Division awards contract for first E-4B simulator WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulators Division recently awarded a $16 million contract to CymSTAR, LLC, to develop and sustain the first of its kind high fidelity, full motion simulator for E-4B pilots and flight engineers.Currently, the E-4B
Oct. 3, 2020 Eglin AFB Weapons Group awards COVID-19 contract in record time EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida (AFLCMC) - The Air Force is all in when it comes to helping America battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The novel coronavirus has claimed more than one million lives worldwide, including more than 200,000 Americans.Moving fast during crisis is nothing new for the U.S.
Sept. 16, 2020 AFWERX announces EngageSpace, premier collaboration event for space industry With its highly interactive format and diverse participants, this event is designed to revolutionize how the space ecosystem works, dismantle the walls between sectors and close the "believability gap" for what's possible in space.
Sept. 14, 2020 Air Force recruits future Space Professionals The Department of Defense’s newest military branch is relying on Air Force Recruiting Service to find America’s best and brightest to fill more than 300 enlisted positions next fiscal year.
Sept. 14, 2020 SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Department’s digital eSeries approach.
Sept. 14, 2020 SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Department’s digital eSeries approach.
Sept. 2, 2020 DHA launches new Air Force military hospital and clinic websites The transition to the TRICARE.mil domain incorporates new layouts and adds helpful features to enhance the user experience and provide easier access to information about the local military hospital or clinic and the TRICARE benefit in one place.
Aug. 31, 2020 AFRL develops algorithm, flexible device for hands-free ultrasound WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A flexible ultrasound device might be the solution for remote physiological monitoring during en route medical care. Performing medical ultrasound usually requires the use of a hand-held, rigid arrangement of transducers that send ultrasonic pulses into the
Aug. 27, 2020 Acquisition chief to host AFVentures-focused 'Ask Me Anything' Col. Nate Diller, AFWERX director, will moderate and co-host the live, virtual event that provides an opportunity for Airmen and Space Professionals, industry partners, the American public and members of the media to directly engage with Roper and Diller on all things AFVentures.