Oct. 21, 2022 Parachute saves early test pilot One hundred years ago, a Type A parachute saved the life of Lt. Harold Harris - the first time a manually operated parachute saved the life of a pilot.
Sept. 23, 2022 Engineering pioneer recounts early days of Air Force acquisitions An early member of the Aeronautical Systems Division, a predecessor organization of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, recently made the trek to Dayton, Ohio, site of the early days of his flight test career.
Sept. 16, 2022 Innovative solution helps nursing mothers locate resources The creation of lactation spaces either from converting existing rooms or the installation of “pods,” is one of many programs led by the Women’s Initiative Team which is part of the Department of the Air Force Barriers Analysis Working Group. Specifically, WIT is charged to identify barriers to
Aug. 19, 2022 Air Force Marathon returns in person for 2022 After two years as a virtual event, the Air Force Marathon will again be in person just in time to help celebrate the Air Force 75th anniversary.
June 17, 2022 Supply chain team keeps Reapers flying Leadership Log: learning about the global supply infrastructure and MQ-9 supply chain to keep Reapers in the air.
June 3, 2022 First Sergeant recalls the power of words “You'll be fine. I've seen worse.” Those were the words of a Walter Reed medical technician to Senior Master Sgt. Ben Seekell some 48 hours after a land mine in Afghanistan forced surgery to remove his lower left leg.
May 13, 2022 Intel squadron program develops empowered Airmen The 21st Intelligence Squadron – the only active-duty Intel Squadron in AFMC – embarked last year in a very intentional effort to assess and fill the gaps in the professional development of their Airmen.
April 29, 2022 PSM Forum sparks dialogue Registration is open now for the 2022 AFLCMC Product Support Manager Forum, which aims to generate conversations on improving Air Force readiness and operational effectiveness.
April 22, 2022 DEAMS script averts legacy file failure When Microsoft announced earlier this year that legacy Microsoft Office files would block from operating on Air Force computers, many users took it in stride. However, members of the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System recognized the change could have a significant and potentially
April 19, 2022 Office keeps force armed and ready Nearly every Airman at some point and perhaps many points in their career will carry a rifle, pistol, revolver or some sort of small arms. It’s one of the things that keeps our more than 300,000 Airmen members an “armed” force.