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Comms program hits 100,000 hours of warfighter connectivity
The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program reached 100,000 combat flight hours Jan. 30. The system, which provides coalition interoperability among air, space and surface systems by forwarding and translating voice and data across disparate networks, began operating in theater in 2008.
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2/02
2016
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AF Materiel Command to transition to AcqDemo
About 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command non-bargaining unit civilian employees will transition to the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project pay system in June 2016, according to AFMC officials.
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12/12
2015
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Enhanced Use Lease brings 30-MW solar energy project to Eglin AFB
As part of an Air Force Community Partnership and Energy Program initiative, the Air Force and Gulf Power Company signed an Enhanced Use Lease Nov. 24 to develop a 30-megawatt photovoltaic solar energy project on a 240-acre parcel of land on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
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12/10
2015
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EOD Airmen train for a mission where mistakes are lethal
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, recently put their skills to the test during a weeklong training event. Skills that require Airmen to be adept in math, chemistry, forensics, mechanics, advanced electrical circuits and have the ability to put the knowledge to use under extreme pressure.
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11/22
2015
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Radar upgrades ensure situation awareness
A Battle Management program to improve Air Force long-range radar systems recently reached full operational capability when all long-range sites were certified and deemed effective.
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10/21
2015
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Air Force chief of staff visits with Hill Airmen
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III wrapped up a visit here by holding a town hall-style meeting where he opened up to the base's Airmen.
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10/19
2015
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Planning a larger role for 3-D printing
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is finalizing a strategic plan to integrate 3-D printing technology into nearly every aspect of its airpower sustainment mission.
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10/19
2015
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DOD Safe Helpline gives sexual assault victims additional resource
Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DOD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available 24/7 by click, call or text -- providing victims with the help they need anytime, anywhere.
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10/18
2015
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Pegasus drogue, hose, boom systems deployed
The KC-46A Pegasus notched another success this week when the systems at the heart of aerial refueling were demonstrated on EMD-2 with the deployment of both drogue systems and the boom.
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10/10
2015
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377th ABW transfers to AF Global Strike Command
The 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, became part of 20th Air Force Oct. 1, as it shifts from Air Force Materiel Command to Air Force Global Strike Command.
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10/05
2015
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