July 9, 2019 Donovan stresses ‘Digital Air Force’s’ importance and necessity As outlined in a July white paper, the Digital Air Force initiative encompasses comprehensive changes to how the force gathers, uses and shares data.
July 9, 2019 Overnight radar replacements for NEXRAD HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The sun went down on Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, one night and when it rose, Cannon was the first Department of Defense site to host a refurbished weather radar system, courtesy of a program managed at Hanscom.The NEXT RADAR, or NEXTRAD replacement, completed
July 2, 2019 PEOs to churn out acquisition Banshees through training HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Program executive offices at Hanscom established intensive, in-person training for acquisition professionals with entrepreneurs at off-base locations by working with private sector partners.Banshee is a two-week course July 16-26 in Boston designed to build
July 1, 2019 AFRL puts new technologies into space aboard world’s most powerful launch vehicle The rocket carried 24 experimental satellites into space, including the Green Propellant Infusion Mission spacecraft, which enables the first ever on-orbit demonstration of the AFRL developed Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-toxic Propellant.
June 27, 2019 ‘1200 in 12’ initiative success as final new hire pledges oath Andrea Tosolini, the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex's 1,200th hire of its '1200 in 12' hiring initiative was sworn in June 24, 2019. The Florida native and 21-year Air Force veteran said getting the job was like winning the lottery. The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex announced its
June 27, 2019 AFIT students inform Pentagon energy initiative as part of new course Initiated and funded by Air Force Operational Energy, the course covers topics such as aircraft physics, aircraft energy requirements including propulsion & mission systems and the technologies used to meet those requirements. Future technologies are also considered, along with operational factors
June 25, 2019 F-22 Program Office hosts inaugural Rapid Acquisition Forum WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In an effort to collaborate, share best practices, and tackle cross platform issues, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F-22 Program Office hosted its inaugural Rapid Acquisition Forum June 11-12 at the National Museum of the United States Air
June 25, 2019 AF Academy teams up with Test Pilot School in new candidacy program New partnership unveiled between Air Force Academy and Test Pilot School
June 17, 2019 Simulators Division seeking proposals from small businesses WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In an effort to advance and improve Air Force simulators, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulators Division is seeking proposals from small businesses.The division is asking small businesses to “pitch” how they can help the Air Force in certain
June 17, 2019 New course aims to transform Air Force acquisition WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Improving the integration between the Air Force acquisition community and members of the operational community is one of the goals of the Air Force Materiel Command-sponsored Advanced Acquisition Course, the inaugural cohort for which is scheduled to start in