July 18, 2022 B-1 training device to get Virtual update Leveraging research and development work done under a Phase II SBIR contract, the Simulators Division B-1 Training Systems team executed a contract modification to update the Cockpit Procedures Trainers with a new device that meets expanded capacities for B-1 aircrew training.
June 25, 2022 Air Force selects future aircrew helmet The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews.
June 20, 2022 Increased capability garners speed and agility for all services The BLU-134 NGAAW team at Hill AFB works together to overcome a schedule delay, allowing for testing of Tritonal energetics fill.
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 16, 2022 Center to realign support functions at Eglin operating location Starting in August, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will realign 80 employees currently in support positions at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to its Armament Directorate also located at Eglin AFB.
June 9, 2022 JOCAS II v7.0 Oracle Upgrade and Hardware Refresh The Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate’s Job Order Cost Accounting System (JOCAS II) team successfully deployed two major initiatives in April 2022.
June 5, 2022 ETIMS- A Force Multiplier for the DoD Explanation of Technical Orders and Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS).
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.
June 3, 2022 AFTC holds first digital engineering test and evaluation summit The summit served to share a vision for the future of digital transformation in test and evaluation, discuss challenges, highlight current efforts to expand digital engineering, and bring attendees together to create a collaborative digital modernization strategy to meet the future needs for digital
June 2, 2022 Hanscom engineer joins senior level, assumes new role A Hanscom engineer received recognition for his promotion to the senior level career service during a recent ceremony at the Collaborative Nerve Center here.