April 1, 2019 New direction for female-specific flight equipment The Air Force is working to redesign the gear used by female pilots across the force after facing challenges with current flight equipment.
March 25, 2019 Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy encourages youth to seek careers in aviation Aviators from all over the country traveled to sunny Long Beach, California, for the 30th annual Women in Aviation International Conference March 14 – 16. Ten of the female aviators attending were Air Force Junior ROTC cadets who recently earned their pilot wings.
Feb. 1, 2019 Task force analyzes operational efficiency – one airframe at a time Have you ever wondered if the Air Force is flying as efficiently as possible? Well, you’re not alone…and there’s a task force to find out. The Energy Analysis Task Force (EATF), led by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Air Force Operational Energy, has been systematically visiting Air Force bases
Dec. 12, 2018 How the Air Force got smarter about its aviation fuel use in 2018 Did you know the Air Force is the largest consumer of fuel in the Department of Defense? This may not surprise you, if say, you’ve ever watched a sortie of F-35 Lighting IIs complete an aerial refueling, or witnessed a C-5 Galaxy lift (seemingly) effortlessly into the sky. In fact, the Air Force
Nov. 19, 2018 F-35A combat power exercise conducted at Hill AFB The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing conducted a combat power exercise Nov. 19, launching dozens of F-35A Lightning IIs within a condensed period of time.
Oct. 5, 2018 New tech to ease F-35A flight line maintenance HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Maintainers on Hill’s flight line are beginning to utilize new high-tech, hand-held tablets to work on the F-35A, America’s most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft.“I am passionate about my job and I want to do it well. These tablets are going to help me do that,” said
May 8, 2018 Air Force directs one-day operational safety review Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all Air Force wings with flying and maintenance functions to execute a one-day operational safety review by May 21, 2018.
Aug. 4, 2017 AF National Museum building earns environmental, energy award The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announced its fourth building has achieved the rare distinction of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council during a ceremony Aug. 3, 2017.