April 17, 2020 AFTC Small Business Office provides doorway for innovation, test possibilities While a lot of attention is garnered by large Defense contractors’ newest and greatest weapons systems, the Air Force Test Center’s Small Business Office provides a way for small businesses to showcase their innovative ideas amongst the giants of the industry. Additionally, with the current COVID-19
April 17, 2020 AFSC Spotlight: Meet Robin Lewallen AFSC Spotlight: Meet Robin LewallenMs. Lewallen works as a driver/operator for the Tinker Fire Department and has served at Tinker for 13 years. Lewallen, who is from Hollis, Oklahoma, loves spending time with her family and her dogs. Her main duties are to do a daily checkout of equipment and to
April 17, 2020 649th Munitions Squadron not slowing down during COVID-19 crisis In response to COVID-19, the 649th Munitions Squadron at Hill Air Force Base has adopted new procedures and precautions to balance the safety and health of its Airmen while supporting worldwide warfighter requirements. As part of the Air Force Sustainment Center, the 649th MUNS supports AMMO
April 17, 2020 Armed with needle and thread: Robins spouses join fight against COVID-19 During this time of social distancing and increased hygiene, face coverings have become an essential item to wear in the battle against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. Using their sewing skills, military spouses and their families at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are doing their part to
April 17, 2020 Critical national defense mission keeps AEDC open amid pandemic Ground testing for critical Department of Defense projects will continue at Arnold Engineering Development Complex while mitigating the risks during the Coronavirus pandemic.That means some employees will stay on-the-job and the Complex will remain open. Tunnel 9 in Maryland temporarily halted
April 17, 2020 Video-conference calls are target for cybercriminals The increase in video-conferencing browsing trends has garnered the attention of hackers who are looking for innovative ways to infiltrate computer software systems.
April 17, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Taylor Kipp Editor's Note: The “Team Hill Frontlines" series is a recurring feature that puts the spotlight on some of the civilian and military Airmen on the "frontlines" supporting our mission, people and families during the COVID-19 crisis.Taylor Kipp is an assistant manager at Burger King. His hometown is
April 17, 2020 Special leave accrual for service members Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has significantly limited the ability
April 17, 2020 AFMC mission operational under ‘new norm’ With a focus on high priority, critical operational needs and ensuring the health and safety of Airmen, the Air Force Materiel Command continues to maintain support to the Air Force across all mission areas in the face of COVID-19.
April 17, 2020 Around the Air Force: A New Normal and A Message to Parents Today's look Around the Air Force features Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein addressing Air Force parents about COVID-19 concerns and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright begins a weekly video series, “The New Normal.”