Jan. 22, 2025 CSTR training events provide opportunities to test new expeditionary capabilities At Air Force Combat Support Training Range sites, Airmen can simulate real-world expeditionary scenarios, creating an ideal environment to put new gear and ideas to the test.
Dec. 16, 2024 Aeromedical Branch makes ‘Safe to Fly’ recommendation for SPYDR device SPYDR, by Spotlight Labs, are small earcups with an integrated blood oxygen and heart rate sensor, which rest on an artery underneath the ear, to allow for real time monitoring/alerting of impending physiological events.
Oct. 21, 2024 B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) here on Oct. 15, 2024.
Sept. 30, 2024 Air Force gears up for first training events at Combat Support Training Range sites The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR sites’ ability to host combat support training.
Aug. 28, 2024 New testing course to boost force support readiness managers’ skills The Air Force Services Center is in the final stages of testing a new course to boost the skill sets of installation force support readiness managers across the Department of the Air Force.
Aug. 6, 2024 DAF to test carbon-free, flex-fuel generators as energy resiliency option The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology.
July 16, 2024 Civil engineer lab innovations advance Air Force readiness The CE laboratory at Tyndall AFB, part of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, is at the forefront of innovation to assist engineers in maintaining the operational readiness of installations. This involves the exploration, creation, testing, and assessment of engineering technologies for use by
May 16, 2024 Military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24 Coordinated by U.S. Army Reserve 78th Training Division, the exercise brings together more than 5,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from the Active, Guard and Reserve components as well as Department of Defense civil service employees and contractor personnel each year.
April 29, 2024 Global Strike Command wins CE Readiness Challenge X A team of Air Force Global Strike Command civil engineers hoisted the Readiness Challenge X winner’s trophy April 26 after a grueling six-day competition that tested 12 teams in more than 25 engineering skills ranging from firefighting to runway repair.
April 25, 2024 Air Force exercises two Collaborative Combat Aircraft option awards The CCA program is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems, which is a DAF effort to equip the force with crewed and uncrewed platforms that can meet the pacing challenge.