Sept. 28, 2023 Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean
Sept. 25, 2023 Air Force to field new body armor carrier systems for aircrew U.S. Air Force aircrew operating across 20 different rotor, tilt-wing, and fixed-wing aircraft – including but not limited to CV-22s, HH-60s, C-130s, and C-17s – will receive new body armor carrier systems as part of an effort to update and replace older models.
Sept. 21, 2023 Organizational designation change reflects fierce focus on warfighter for AFRL unit The Air Force Research Laboratory's, or AFRL's, Airman Systems Directorate recently changed its organizational title to the Human Effectiveness Directorate to better reflect the scale of AFRL's reach across the Department of Defense and its mission partners, as well as the scope of its mission. The
Sept. 18, 2023 AFMC Airmen secure slots in intermediate, senior developmental education Air Force Materiel Command Airmen excelled in this year’s Intermediate and Senior Developmental Education application cycle, securing more than 100 slots in competitive officer development programs.
Sept. 18, 2023 AFMC Civilians secure Academic Year 24 development opportunities Air Force Materiel Command civilians exceled this year’s Civilian Development program selection cycle, with 598 individuals selected for education and growth opportunities in Academic Year 24.
Sept. 14, 2023 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13.
Sept. 11, 2023 Richardson highlights AFMC’s integral role in next-gen bomber program during AFA keynote Using the acquisition and fielding of the Air Force’s newest bomber as a backdrop, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command Commander, emphasized the critical role the organization maintains in outpacing and deterring the People’s Republic of China in a high-profile address, Sept. 11.
Sept. 7, 2023 Gamers needed to help build Air Force strategy The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is contracting with MITRE to test Airmen and Guardian decision making in a contested environment through video gaming. Registration opened Sept. 6 for military members to participate in eSports tournament GameX: Mission Generation Under Attack at
Sept. 7, 2023 Metrology and Calibration Flight keeps Hill AFB calibrated The 809th Maintenance Support Squadron’s Metrology and Calibration Flight at Hill Air Force Base is a small group of highly-specialized technicians who perform a critically important support mission on thousands of tools and machines used by units across the installation.
Sept. 6, 2023 96th bomb builders win Air Force hardware The 96th Maintenance Squadron, representing Air Force Materiel Command, took home the Sierra Trophy out of eight teams at this year’s Air Force Combat Operations Competition.