April 14, 2020 EPAWSS testing readies F-15 for future The F-15E Eagle fleet is currently undergoing critical electronic warfare testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) on Edwards Air Force Base, California. This F-15E is outfitted with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS). The EPAWSS is an integrated digital
April 8, 2020 452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has worked through the challenges of teleworking and modified work schedules to keep their fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks flying and meeting mission requirements.
April 1, 2020 Airmen utilize social media to expand professional, personal knowledge base As Airmen head home to telework due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, California, have responded to this crisis by developing an online learning platform to bring people across the Air Force together.
April 1, 2020 New sanitization procedures take effect at Ridley Mission Control New expanded sanitation procedures were initiated recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to stem the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak ensure the 412th Test Wing remains mission capable.
March 26, 2020 AFMC commander provides COVID-19 mission update Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, provides an update to the force on AFMC missions and readiness during COVID-19.
March 17, 2020 Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
March 16, 2020 Bunch ‘reenergized’ by visit to Arnold AFB Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, said he gleaned much during his recent visit to Arnold Air Force Base, but there was one takeaway he reiterated throughout his wrap-up meeting with base leadership.“We’ve got awesome Airmen here doing awesome things, and they’re really
Feb. 21, 2020 History in Two: New Power for an Old Soldier—Re-engining the B-52 Stratofortress There is an old joke that runs through the bomber fleet that when the B-1 and B-2 bombers are retired, the pilots will be flown home from the boneyard in the B-52 Stratofortress. With the recent proposals to re-engine the Boeing B-52 fleet, that may have some truth to it. This legendary aircraft has
Feb. 14, 2020 Mobile app supports new hire process A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The “Newcomers” feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step
Feb. 5, 2020 412th Test Wing changes leadership Col. Matthew Higer assumed command of the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 5.