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  • The Air Force Safety Center announced the winners of the 2020 Department of the Air Force Annual Safety Awards, April 9, 2021. The FY20 DAF Safety Awards Program recognizes outstanding feats in safety, accomplishments, and sustained performance by organizations, teams, and individuals within the Air and Space Forces.

    FY20 DAF safety awards announced

    Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. recently announced the recipients for the fiscal year 2020 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards.
  • The Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, or 3DELRR, program office, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., awarded an integration contract with production options to Lockheed Martin Corp. March 26, 2021. Program officials are currently utilizing the “SpeedDealer” strategy to acquire a production-ready, commercially available upgrade for the TPS-75 radar, pictured on a transport vehicle here.

    Hanscom AFB team awards long-range radar integration contract with production options

    The Theater Battle Control Division, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, awarded an $8.4 million integration contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. March 26 as part of the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar Rapid Prototyping program.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zackery Coder, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief assigned to Osan Air Base, South Korea, checks computer data during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-2, June 19, 2014, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Coder ensured the F-16 Fighting Falcon was ready for the next sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

    CROWS recognized for System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook

    The report, which was a follow-up to a 2018 report on weapon system cybersecurity, called out the U.S. Air Force’s Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems, or CROWS. It specifically cited the office for developing the System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook to “consolidate references to different DoD and Air Force instructions and guidance into a single document and provide more detailed explanations and suggestions for implementation.”

  • New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched

    The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records, April 5.
  • The Energy Challenge, an open crowdsourcing initiative, sought solutions to innovatively shape the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage, thereby reducing demand and reliance on fossil fuels, while modernizing the energy infrastructure.

    DAF seeks to modernize energy infrastructure through energy campaigns

    To address these challenges, the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, or AFWIC, [now AF Futures] Disruptive Technology Team, in partnership with AFWERX, launched the Reimagining Energy for the DoD Challenge Sept. 2, 2020. The Energy Challenge, an open crowdsourcing initiative, sought solutions to innovatively shape the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage, thereby reducing demand and reliance on fossil fuels, while modernizing the energy infrastructure.
  • 1st Lt. Ben Paulk, (right) a member of the Digital Phantom program and a program manager for AFNWC’s Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Integration Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., speaks to Col. Tucker Hamilton, director of the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, at its headquarters in Cambridge, Mass., March 26.

    MIT partnership helps acquisition officer expand toolkit

    The Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator is helping acquisition professionals better understand AI and how to incorporate it into Air Force programs.

  • ABMS aims to revolutionize data flow, speed decisions

    The ABMS acquisition effort will leverage commercial technologies, infrastructure, and data sharing best practices to deliver modernized operational capability to the joint warfighter.
  • Col. Amanda Kato, Air Force PEO, Nuclear Command, Control and Communications, addresses defense and industry leaders during the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter’s New Horizons 2021 March 23, 2021 at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Kato oversees the integration of the NC3 weapon system across the Air Force, including configuration management, system testing, verification and certification.

    Leaders discuss digital engineering, acquisition, ABMS, more

    Air Force and industry leaders came together to discuss digital engineering and acquisition, the Advanced Battle Management System, improvements in cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, and other topics during virtual presentations March 23-25.
  • AFVentures, the Department of the Air Force’s commercial investment group, has released its fiscal year 2020 annual report. The report details AFVentures’ successes in fulfilling its mission of expanding and maintaining the Air Force’s innovative capabilities by matching operator needs with private-sector solutions.

    AFVentures releases annual report, details efforts to expand defense industrial base, fight COVID-19

    AFVentures, the Department of the Air Force’s commercial investment group, has released its fiscal year 2020 annual report.
  • Jay Caldwell, an outside machinist, works on venturis mounted inside the scavenging scoop in the 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel, Nov. 3, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The scoop was modified to allow for the calibration of a large-scale mass flow assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    AEDC adds large-scale mass flow assembly calibration to test capability offering

    Innovation by the Aerodynamics Test Branch resulted in new ways to calibrate mass flow assembly in wind-tunnel testing.

  • Hanscom AFB team to rollout major IT upgrades for 700K users

    A Hanscom AFB information technology team expects to roll out improved end user services to numerous Air and Space Force locations beginning in the summer of 2021.
  • U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes

    Air Force seeks to accelerate efficiency

    As modern warfare continues to evolve, the Air Force has renewed its focus on maintaining secure fuel networks and optimizing operations for maximized combat capability.
  • Japan Ground Self Defense Force paratroopers line up to load onto a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, during exercise Airborne 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2021.

    US, Japan conduct historic airborne operation

    The 374th Airlift Wing supported the JGSDF, 1st Airborne Brigade, for the largest static-line personnel jump and cargo drop between the U.S. and Japan, for exercise Airborne 21, March 9 to 11.

  • AFRL 'x-ray vision' tool to reduce costs, time for 3D part qualification

    The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with the Materials Solutions Network at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source of Cornell University, has developed a tool that can look directly inside of and instantaneously inspect the structure of composite components while they are being manufactured. This new technology uses a combination of phase contrast imaging and micro-beam scanning to produce real-time X-ray scattering images of the component during and post production. The process is expected to save the Air Force millions of dollars in qualification and certification of composite parts used in advanced unmanned aerial vehicles and satellite systems.
  • First Lt. Maurice Morrell, Command and Control Incident Management and Emergency Response deputy program manager, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 12, provides a demonstration to Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin during a tour of the Det. 12, Kessel Run, headquarters in Boston, March 8, 2021, while Col. Brian Beachkofski, Det. 12 commander, looks on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

    VCSAF meets with accelerators of change in Boston

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin arrived at Logan International Airport on Monday and stepped off the aircraft with an extra sense of urgency. His flight wasn’t late, nor was he running behind schedule for his meeting in downtown Boston. Allvin’s deliberate stride was appropriate to the stark reality the Air Force faces — the pacing threat China poses to U.S. national defense.
  • First Lt. August Hein (left), and Capt. Reed Fleming, both 3rd Airlift Squadron pilots, fly a C-17 Globemaster III over Florida during exercise Mosaic Tiger Feb. 25, 2021. Airmen from Dover AFB and Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey participated in the exercise, led by the 23rd Wing at Moody AFB, Georgia. The exercise tested agile combat employment, across multiple major commands, to build mission-essential skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)

    AMC delivers multi-capable Airmen during exercise Mosaic Tiger

    The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment skills in a simulated deployed environment to train multi-capable Airmen for the future. Airmen from Air Mobility Command took part in the exercise to enhance readiness and reinforce AMC support to the joint warfighter as well as support of Air Combat Command.
  • Graphic highlighting Developmental Special Experiences Catalog.

    DAF professional developmental tool assists Airmen, Guardians with career planning

    The Developmental Special Experience Catalog is a consolidated list of available learning activities outside the scope of formal training.

  • AFSFC innovates to develop virtual visitor passes

    The DBIDS Defense Biometric Identification System Visitor Enrollment System uses smart devices and the current Defense Biometric Identification System’s web-based functionality to link requesters, sponsors and VCCs in a virtual process to issues passes.
  • After four years of review, the Department of the Air Force publication reduction initiative introduced in 2017 by then Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein is nearing a close. As of February 2021, 506 publications have been rescinded, 854 have been updated and 66 are currently in formal coordination with only 23 publications awaiting review. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

    Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders

    In a letter dated Aug. 29, 2018, the Air Force secretary, chief of staff and chief master sergeant explained the desire to empower commanders at all levels to use their best judgement when making decisions to accomplish the mission.
  • 2021 I-WEPTAC Graphic

    Working groups to present solutions at I-WEPTAC

    Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the conference is the Air Force’s premiere innovation forum for members of the installation and mission support community. It draws experts from the various Air Force and Space Force support core functions who address mission shortfalls and propose solutions.
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