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Staff Sgt. Chad Ericksen conducts particle testing on a crane hook March 13, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Ericksen reports the findings of his test into the Parts, Inspection, Turnover (PIT) log that he created in 2012 as a way to better record maintenance records within NDI. Ericksen is a non-destructive inspection craftsman assigned to the 436th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William Johnson) NCO banishes mountain of paperwork to the PIT
As years of logbooks and paper records stacked up in the 436th Airlift Wing Non-destructive Inspection lab, they needed to find a way to improve both their record logging system and their efficiency. Leadership knew they had a young, computer savvy Airman and they turned to him for the answer.
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2015
Default Air Force Logo 32 Airmen to enter Career Intermission Program
Thirty-four officer and enlisted Airmen were selected to participate in the Air Force's Career Intermission Program which offers from one to three years of partially paid time out of uniform to focus on personal and professional pursuits. Two of those selected have since voluntarily withdrawn their applications and will remain on active duty.
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2015
Default Air Force Logo 25th AF training breakthrough seen as 'game' changer
Visionaries at 25th Air Force are merging advances in technology with innovation and creative thinking to revolutionize how Airmen are educated, trained and developed in the intelligence community.
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2015
Tracy Rycroft uses a laser scanner to capture part dimensions used to construct a 3-D model. After programming, the printer can run on its own 24 hours a day without manning. Rycroft is a 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron mechanical engineering technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tommie Horton) 3-D printer creates models that save time, money
As the intricacies of 3-D printing became more widespread, its capabilities have gained traction in the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
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2015
An AN/FLR-9, also known as the “Elephant Cage,” is seen Oct. 15, 2014, before its demolition begins at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The demolition process of the 137-foot-tall structure is expected to last until September 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jordyn Rucker) Iconic 'Elephant Cage' laid to rest
Demolition of Misawa Air Base's AN/FLR-9 antenna, also known as the "Elephant Cage," began Oct. 15 after nearly 50 years of service.
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2014
Default Air Force Logo Air Force launches strategic approach to asset management
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently rolled out the first comprehensive two-year Integrated Priorities List to strategically order funding of sustainment, restoration, modernization, environmental and demolition projects across the Air Force portfolio.
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2014
Maj. Brad Weber checks a screen that displays diagnostic information May 7, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The IBS is a combination of three different upgrades, which includes a Fully Integrated Data Link, a Vertical Situation Display upgrade, and a Central Integrated System upgrade. The VSDU upgrades the B-1's forward cockpit by replacing two unsupportable, monochrome pilot and copilot displays with four multifunctional color displays, giving pilots more situational awareness data in a user-friendly format. Weber is a 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, defensive weapons operator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander Guerrero) Weapons School students get first look at upgraded B-1s
For the first time, students from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School got to fly with the newly upgraded Sustainment Block-16 B-1B Lancer during the student's Integration Phase (IT) at Nellis AFB, Nev.
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2014
The first 389th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle received a Radar Modernization Program upgrade at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho in June. The new radar system is designed to retain functionality of the old legacy radar system while providing expanded mission employment capabilities. (Original photo/Jamie Hunter, U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse) F-15E takes first flight with new radar system
The first 389th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle received a Radar Modernization Program upgrade at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho in June. The new radar system is designed to retain functionality of the old legacy radar system while providing expanded mission employment capabilities.
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2014
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addresses attendees of the Bloomberg Government Defense Summit at the Ronald Reagan Federal Building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2014. James discussed upcoming Air Force transformation efforts over the next several fiscal years.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)  SecAF discusses Air Force future, budget during defense summit
Defense industry leaders and analysts received an insight into the proposed Air Force transformation and a preview of the Fiscal Year 2015 Air Force budget during the Bloomberg Government Defense Transformation Spending and Strategy Summit Feb. 26.
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James delivers her keynote speech during the 30th Annual Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition, in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21, 2014.  James described the Air Force as the "nation's go-to force, ready at a moment's notice to answer the president's call, providing global vigilance, global reach and global power." (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) SecAF outlines top priorities during ‘State of AF’ address
After her second month in office, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James laid out her top three priorities as part of a “state of the Air Force” address, during the final day of the 30th annual Air Force Association Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 21.
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