Nov. 17, 2023 A legacy of serving, giving back In her very first days of employment at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1984, Kathy Watern’s supervisor was already planning her future when they discussed her three-year career plan. Forty years later, Watern, a member of the Senior Executive Service, began her current position as the Director,
Nov. 16, 2023 New initiatives continue to drive civilian talent acquisition changes across command Continued evaluation of current policies and cross-component partnerships are enabling ongoing processes improvements to drive down timelines and find talent needed to execute AFMC’s mission.
Nov. 15, 2023 Virtual Spouse and Family Forum focuses on resiliency, mental health The Air Force Materiel Command hosted a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Nov. 9. The forum focused on mental health and resilience, and featured panelists from across the Department of the Air Force to help individuals understand and navigate the diverse resources available for support.
Nov. 9, 2023 FSS leaders meet to tackle force support challenges Close to 260 force support squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders attended the 2023 Force Support Squadron Leadership Conference Oct. 24-27 in San Antonio, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center. The event focused on evaluating the internal functions of force support squadrons from a
Nov. 9, 2023 DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers.
Nov. 9, 2023 T-7A Red Hawk Arrival at Edwards AFB Reflects Integrated Team Effort The first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk successfully arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8, 2023. This milestone formally commences the Air Force’s developmental flight test campaign for the aircraft, aimed at fielding a replacement pilot training capability for the Northrop T-38 Talon.
Nov. 8, 2023 Wright-Patt man completes hike of Appalachian Trail This past summer, the Air Force retiree and longtime 88th Civil Engineer Squadron member made a final push through the arduous “100-mile wilderness” to wrap up his nearly 2,200-mile hike from Amicalola Falls and Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the stony heights of Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak.
Nov. 8, 2023 AFRL works to advance C2 capabilities for NYANG Leaders from the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Information Directorate in Rome, New York, and the 174th Attack Wing, or ATKW, of the New York Air National Guard, or NYANG, at Hancock Field in Syracuse, New York, are working to leverage opportunities that advance Air Force command and
Nov. 8, 2023 Experts from across AFRL collaborate in first Discover conference The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, held its first Discover conference Oct. 24-25, 2023, at the Wright State University Nutter Center in Fairborn, Ohio. The conference provided opportunities for scientists and engineers across the AFRL enterprise to share their technical research, engage in
Nov. 8, 2023 Ohio State University students learn about AFWERX and Advanced Air Mobility, fly simulators Aerospace engineering students from Ohio State University were invited to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, Ohio, to learn about AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, and Advanced Air Mobility Nov. 7, 2023.