Oct. 23, 2020 AFRL team accelerates hiring process with innovative business practices WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Following a successful, eighteen-month experimental pilot program, the Air Force Research Laboratory is implementing new ways to recruit, hire and retain employees across the enterprise. On average, these innovative practices save about 25 to 30 days in
Oct. 22, 2020 AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently granted the Air Force a patent for an innovative runway repair solution developed at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. The formula, developed by members of AFCEC’s laboratory at Tyndall AFB, Florida, will allow Rapid
Oct. 20, 2020 Robins Airmen create robot, big win for entire Air Force Work smarter, not harder – It is a mantra, which captures the essence of the Air Force-wide “Rise of the Digital Wingman Award” competition.
Oct. 16, 2020 AFMC successfully navigates Fiscal Year 2020 challenges With a focus rooted in the ability to sustain the mission and an eye towards long-term expansion and growth, the Air Force Materiel Command successfully executed a $67 billion portfolio in Fiscal Year 2020, ensuring operational mission success for our warfighters.
Oct. 16, 2020 AFSVC software innovation enhances deployment readiness JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A decade-long mission gap impacting a wide range of military operations is closing, thanks to the Air Force Services Center and an innovative software system that tracks contingency quarters availability. The Contingency Quarters Management Accountability
Oct. 9, 2020 AFMC, AFGSC establish Weapons System Lead Wing Collaboration Program Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC Commander, and Gen. Timothy M. Ray, AFGSC Commander, cosigned a memorandum aimed at developing deeper collaboration between the program offices and operational wings, providing a venue for acquisition and operational Airmen to gain insight into each other’s
Oct. 5, 2020 AEDC Spark Cell implementing ideas submitted by workforce In late 2019, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership implemented the AEDC Spark Cell, a campaign headed by AEDC team members meant to instill a culture of innovation Complex-wide.
Oct. 2, 2020 ‘AFMC We Need’ continues to drive change One year after its launch, the Air Force Materiel Command 'AFMC We Need' initiative continues to drive success across the mission, bringing positive change and improvements, moving the command closer to the ideal set in motion by the operation’s pursuit.
Sept. 2, 2020 Robins H.O.P.E.: Help is available The H.O.P.E campaign, which began at Robins Air Force Base in early 2020, was created to break down the barriers of fear and anxiety that often prevent Airmen from having hope and seeking help when they are at their lowest.
Sept. 1, 2020 66 CED, AFMC improve Hanscom workplace During the past three years, members of the 66th Civil Engineer Division here have been finding innovative ways to improve the quality of life for Hanscom employees.