22 Oct 2021

Distance does not deter Airmen learning to communicate, connect

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Seven civilian personnel completed a John C. Maxwell Mastermind communication course facilitated by Air Force Materiel Command in September.The course, based on Maxwell’s book, “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect,” was led by Mary Moore, an alternate master process officer for AFMC. She was challenged with

21 Oct 2021

AFTC Commander learns more about the AEDC mission

This month, Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien made his first visit to Arnold Air Force Base since taking on his latest role as the commander of the Air Force Test Center.During his two-day stop, Dertien had the opportunity to see many of the test facilities on base and speak with experts in each of the mission areas. He said that the visit greatly expanded

20 Oct 2021

AFRL scientists, engineers to be honored for exceptional career achievements

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 17 scientists and engineers October 25 for their outstanding career accomplishments during the laboratory’s 2021 Virtual Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. This year’s celebration marks the second time the event has gone

15 Oct 2021

Tinker department earns elite status for fire protection

When it comes to fire protection, Tinker Fire and Emergency Services is in a class all by itself. The department recently became the first in the Air Force to achieve the International Organization for Standardization’s Class 1 distinction. In fact, there is only one other Class 1 organization in the Department of Defense and five in the state of Oklahoma.

14 Oct 2021

Hurst talks Digital Transformation on latest Contracting Experience podcast

Kyle Hurst talks about the mission of the Digital Transformation Office and why it’s so important for the Air Force to automate unnecessary manual processes and transform digitally in order to compete with near peer adversaries on the latest episode of The Contracting Experience podcast. He also shares what everyday Airmen can do to help address this immediate challenge facing the Air Force.

8 Oct 2021

Command chief honored during retirement ceremony

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, delivers parting remarks during his retirement ceremony Oct. 1, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cadell retired after 30 years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

6 Oct 2021

AFRL unveils Human Capital Strategy 2021-2030 for Enterprise Workforce

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – A new Air Force Research Laboratory Human Capital Strategy, designed to create a more cohesive and modernized workforce experience while scaling to support agile, effective teams and improved organizational performance, was unveiled to the AFRL enterprise by AFRL commander, Maj. Gen. Heather L.

4 Oct 2021

AFRL engineer recognized for contributions to composites research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The American Society for Composites recently acknowledged Dr. Ajit Roy, of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, with its Outstanding Research Award for Exceptional Contributions to Composite Research. With his research Roy pioneered the development of carbon foam

4 Oct 2021

AFIMSC acquisition team in running for DOD award for COVID-19 efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A small Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team recently garnered Air Force-level recognition for its vast life-saving impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 45-person, 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron team was selected as an Air Force nominee for the Department of Defense 2021 David

1 Oct 2021

Contracting chief to retire after 35 years in civil service

Dorothy Febbi, Hanscom’s Operational Contracting Division chief, will retire next month after 35 years of civil service.