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Sept. 16, 2024
AFMC stands up Integrated Development Office, latest GPC milestone

The IDO is a command-level office designed to acquire the right capabilities and field them faster and more effectively across AFMC and the Air Force enterprise.
Sept. 9, 2024
AFRL to highlight tech to ‘achieve decisive advantage in an age of growing threats’ at 2024 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase war-winning technologies to drive the future fight in an era of Great Power Competition at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
June 27, 2024
Energy Assurance Campaign Plan emphasizes robust, secure, mission-ready posture

The Air Force Materiel Command released an updated Energy Assurance Campaign Plan, providing a foundation for collaboration, cooperation and innovation in all energy-related fields across the organization.
May 14, 2024
Acquisition Instructor Course Class 25A open for nominations

AQIC is a five-and-one-half month course operating under a strategic partnership with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School to develop operationally informed acquisition professionals as skilled tacticians, leaders and unit instructors.
Jan. 3, 2024
National Museum of the US Air Force opens new exhibit honoring the enlisted force

A new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted personnel is the newest permanent exhibit at the national museum of the USAF.
Nov. 15, 2023
CMSAF tours AFRL during visit to Wright-Patterson AFB

CMSAF Bass visited multiple Wright-Patterson AFB facilities, including a stop at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing.
Aug. 23, 2023
AFIMSC tackles dorm, child care center needs with $1.6 billion improvement plan

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is upgrading quality-of-life infrastructure through its multi-layered construction.
Aug. 4, 2023
Robins AFB distributes new two-piece flight suits

The Women’s Initiative Team and members of the 461st OSS are leading the effort to get new Advanced Aircrew Combat Uniform to female Airmen at Robins Air Force Base.
Aug. 3, 2023
AFRL AI agents successfully pilot XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed jet aircraft

Test units executed the flight in the Eglin Test and Training Complex. The flight builds upon four years of partnership that began with the Skyborg Vanguard and the Autonomous Aircraft Experimentation (AAx) programs.
July 16, 2023
Project Arc seeks innovators to solve DAF challenges

The program is looking for Airmen and Guardians from all occupations who are obsessed with tech, have a curiosity to tinker and want to solve problems.
May 17, 2023
Wright-Patterson AFB to host 76th ISR Squadron

The 76th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron will be hosted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
May 6, 2023
Rapid Sustainment Office’s CBM+ artificial intelligence toolkit earns Air Force System of Record designation

The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office’s Predictive Analytics and Decision Assistant leverages artificial intelligence software to transform logistics data into actionable predictive maintenance alerts.
March 20, 2023
Female Fitment Program drives positive change in Air Force

The Female Fitment Program continues to influence daily life and duty for female Airmen, moving history forward for generations of women.
Jan. 9, 2023
USecAF visits Wright-Patterson AFB

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones got a look at various organizations and missions during a daylong tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Jan. 9.
Dec. 14, 2022
73rd SOS gunship crews awarded MacKay Trophy for ‘most meritorious flight’ of 2021

The Airmen earned the awards for their support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, which provided close-air support for 2,000 Americans evacuating the embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August 2021.
Nov. 25, 2022
Air, Space Forces transition to AFWERX 3.0

AFWERX will release a series of new initiatives in support of its 3.0 evolution. Air and Space Force leaders will detail new opportunities for stakeholder engagement during a live broadcast Dec. 14.
July 6, 2022
Richardson: Teamwork, collaboration key to AFMC success

The AFMC change of command ceremony was more than just an opportunity to welcome Gen. Duke Z. Richardson to the organizational helm; it was also a homecoming for the new commander who has spent nearly half of his career as part of the enterprise.
June 13, 2022
Richardson takes command of AFMC

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson assumed leadership of the Air Force Materiel Command during a ceremony at the National Museum of the Air Force, June 13.
May 17, 2022
Bunch inducted into Order of the Sword

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., was inducted into the Air Force Materiel Command Order of the Sword, which is the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon a military officer.
April 22, 2022
DoD announces 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners

Since 1962, installations across the Department of Defense have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies that successfully support mission readiness.
April 18, 2022
Spark Tank idea comes to life through AFRL engineers

Two 711th Human Performance Wing teams created a prototype of a more efficient workstation for clinicians to use in austere environments to significantly improve patient care.
March 27, 2022
Dayton, Wright-Patt AFB team up for Big Hoopla

This year marked the ninth year University of Dayton Arena hosted the games that determine which four programs finish filling in the 64-team bracket, and the Big Hoopla festivities leading up to the tournament have become a tradition in their own right.
March 23, 2022
Advice from the top: Find your support, be supportive

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to share stories of the past and celebrate the achievements of individuals who operated outside of societal norms and achieved success, setting the stage for future generations to follow.
March 16, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

As the lead command for Counter-sUAS efforts for the Air Force, a team of seven experts from the Air Force Materiel Command Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Directorate facilitates research and development efforts related to defensive sUAS technology.
Feb. 28, 2022
Cross Cultural Mentoring Panel highlights mentorship challenges, opportunities

Coinciding with the annual Black History Month Observance, the virtual event featured a panel of Black leaders from across the command.
Feb. 24, 2022
Voting opens for Spark Tank 2022 ideas

Cast a vote for your favorite entry in the Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2022 competition. Online polling is open through March 4.
Feb. 23, 2022
AFMC marks progress in diversity initiatives, continues change, implementation

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the enterprise as it implements commander-driven expectations to drive cultural change in the organization.
Feb. 17, 2022
AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work

With remote options, this type of federal employment can be key to allowing military spouses to advance their careers even amidst ongoing military relocations.
Jan. 19, 2022
Agile Patriot grows AFMC leaders of tomorrow

Air Force Materiel Command held its 2021 Agile Patriot professional development conference, Jan. 10-13, providing both mid-tier military and civilian Airmen with the tools and training to be successful leaders in the future. Airmen attended virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Dec. 10, 2021
Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.
Dec. 1, 2021
Air Force to field new bladder relief device, works toward ‘suite of options’

The Air Force recognized that current devices were not optimized for long-duration sorties, and as a result, aircrew were routinely dehydrating themselves to delay the need for bladder relief. Dehydration can lead to reduced endurance and G-force tolerance while in the aircraft, as well as other
Oct. 21, 2021
Air Force Materiel Command reaches IOC as servicing major command for Space Force

The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force designated Air Force Materiel Command as the servicing major command for the U.S. Space Force.
Oct. 7, 2021
CMSAF visits with 445th AW, 655th ISRW

During her visit to the 445th Airlift Wing and 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass coined one 655th ISR Wing Airman and three 445th AW Airmen who were chosen as outstanding performers for the wing.
Sept. 22, 2021
12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized at AFA

The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2021 were recognized over the course of five days during the annual Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber conference held at National Harbor, Sept. 18-22.
Sept. 6, 2021
Air Force names 2020 Athletes of the Year

Every year, the Air Force recognizes one male and female military member for their athletic accomplishments. Each installation nominates candidates by submitting packages that highlight their top athlete’s sports-related achievements, military awards and civic recognition from the past calendar
Sept. 2, 2021
Barrier analysis working group bridges gap between Air Force, installation barrier analysis efforts

The Major Command Barrier Analysis Working Group will focus on anomalies found in civilian or military workplace policies, procedures and practices that may serve as potential barriers to equal opportunity employment, and upon determining the root causes, they will help develop plans to eliminate
Aug. 20, 2021
Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions

The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests.
Aug. 13, 2021
AFMC Airmen augment alternative fitness beta test

Airmen at four Air Force Materiel Command installations are helping to beta test the new alternative fitness components announced by the Air Force in July 2021.
Aug. 10, 2021
AFRL designated as Quantum Information Science Research Center for Air, Space Force

This designation, signed by then Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth in an April 23 memorandum, gives AFRL the authority to achieve faster military capability based on quantum information science.
June 13, 2021
CMSAF visits Wright-Patterson AFB

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass often gets things started by 4:30 a.m. before embarking on workdays jam-packed full of office tours, command briefs and meeting with Airmen across various installations, which she calls the “best part of my job ... hands down.”
May 6, 2021
Skyborg autonomy core system has successful first flight

Termed Milestone 1 of the Autonomous Attritable Aircraft Experimentation, or AAAx, campaign, the autonomy core system performed a series of foundational behaviors necessary to characterize safe system operation.
May 4, 2021
Air Force Employee Assistance Program widens resource umbrella

The Employee Assistance Program is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities to maximize personal stability.
April 21, 2021
Reaper mods targeted to provide capability for near-peer threats

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s MQ-9 Program Office is moving forward with several fleet enhancement capabilities aimed at increasing the MQ-9 Reaper’s effectiveness against near-peer adversary threats.
April 14, 2021
Roth escapes Pentagon “bubble” to learn directly from Airmen and Guardians

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf.
April 10, 2021
Airmen’s heroism, quick-thinking saves two lives from fatal vehicle accident

On March 23, what could have been a dire situation ended in the saving of two lives—thanks to the valor and heroism of two 88th Medical Group Airmen.
April 5, 2021
AFRL successfully completes XQ-58A Valkyrie flight and payload release test

This test, conducted in partnership with Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Area-I, demonstrated the ability to launch an ALTIUS-600 small, unmanned aircraft system, or SUAS, from the internal weapons bay of the XQ-58A.
March 26, 2021
Acting SecAF visits Wright-Patterson AFB

This was Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth's first visit to the base since he became acting secretary in January.
March 24, 2021
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.
March 22, 2021
AFWERX crowns 2021 Spark Tank winner

The Spark Tank event allows Airmen to offer improvements and solutions to the problems they face in everyday operations.
March 11, 2021
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
March 3, 2021
AFIMSC units earn Air Force Gear of Government awards

The award, administered by the Office of Management and Budget, recognizes teams across the federal workforce whose dedication supports key delivery outcomes for the American people.
Jan. 3, 2021
Newly-acquired AFRL test aircraft to aid personnel recovery research

The CubCrafters XCub aircraft was ferried from Yakima, Washington, to Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport near Dayton, on its journey to the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing’s contracted research flight test organization facility, Dec. 21.
Dec. 11, 2020
AFLCMC delivers final F-15SA to Royal Saudi Air Force

The final F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft were delivered Dec. 10 to the Royal Saudi Air Force – a key milestone supporting the National Defense Strategy imperative to strengthen alliances and attract new partners.
Dec. 7, 2020
AFWERX kicks off Accelerate event Dec. 7, launch a universe of opportunity to accelerate change

The inaugural AFWERX Accelerate event, being held virtually, kicks off Dec. 7 at noon EST. The five-day event will highlight how AFWERX is institutionalizing air and space innovation across the Department of the Air Force.
Nov. 9, 2020
Agile Patriot guides, grows future AFMC leaders

The Air Force Materiel Command held the first-ever Agile Patriot professional development conference, Nov. 2-5, equipping emerging leaders with a greater understanding of the AFMC mission and the knowledge, skills and expertise to help lead the organization into the future.
Oct. 5, 2020
Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office to host inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics

This one-of-a-kind virtual experience will bring together advanced manufacturing, technology and sustainment innovation subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, practice leaders, and enthusiasts to discover new technologies and insights from thought-leaders across government, academia and small
Sept. 17, 2020
Program Office awards $7.4 billion ceiling MQ-9 Reaper contract

In an effort to field MQ-9 Reapers faster and meet an increasing operational demand for the aircraft, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s MQ-9 Program Office awarded a $7.4 billion ceiling Agile Reaper Enterprise Solution (ARES) contract to General Atomics Sept. 17.
Aug. 19, 2020
Eighteenth Air Force changes command

Maj. Gen. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., who most recently served as the director of strategic plans, programs, requirements and analyses at headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, took command from Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett who is Pentagon-bound after commanding the
July 30, 2020
Experiment enhances C-130’s competitive edge against CBRN threat

The vapor purge tests look to determine how long it takes for a chemical contaminant, such as tear gas, to purge itself from an aircraft as well as potential best practices to reduce the amount of chemical particles in the air in the most efficient way possible.
July 24, 2020
AFLCMC awards Skyborg contract

These initial awards will establish a vendor pool that will continue to compete for up to $400 million in subsequent delivery orders in support of the Skyborg Vanguard Program.
July 22, 2020
Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success

The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate center missions, panel discussions, mentorship sessions and workshops on topics ranging from leadership expectations to information on legal, financial and support programs and
July 9, 2020
AFMC to host Digital Campaign Virtual Industry Exchange Day

The event aims to brief academia and industry on the overall Digital Campaign Strategy to prepare them for the future of how the Air Force expects to conduct business, to request feedback and gather comments regarding the government’s strategy.
June 22, 2020
AFLCMC acquires new Air Force handgun

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Small Arms Program Office acquired approximately 125,000 M18s from Sig Sauer for $22.1 million, and is making them available to Air Force organizations that have a handgun requirement.
June 18, 2020
AFRL machine learning and AI experts develop models for COVID-19 decision-making

Experts in the Air Force Research Laboratory are applying explainable machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to develop thousands of models that could help federal, state and local decision-makers as they make re-opening decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 9, 2020
Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
June 8, 2020
AFMC digital campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process

The goal of the campaign is to leverage modern digital capabilities to decrease the time it takes to move a weapon system from a concept into the hands of a warfighter, while providing the ability to adapt capabilities at speed to meet the requirements of today’s dynamic warfighting domain.
June 3, 2020
AFRL centrifuge part of NASA’s history-making launch

This centrifuge is the DoD’s only human-rated centrifuge, and it was designed to be agile and rapidly adaptable for any possible customer. Nearly two years ago, NASA was its first customer outside the DoD.
May 28, 2020
AFRL, AFSOC launch palletized weapons from cargo plane

This successful Phase I operational demonstration represents a milestone in executing a palletized munitions airdrop, which refers to the delivery of a large volume of air-launched weapons at any given time.
May 1, 2020
Air Force realigns program executive officers

The Air Force Materiel Command’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will split Fighters and Bombers Directorate into a Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate and a Bombers Directorate.
April 30, 2020
AFRL adapts pararescue tactics for COVID-19 monitoring

The Air Force Research Laboratory is leveraging tactics from the Air Force pararescue, or PJ, community, employing a new tool that can monitor multiple patients’ vital signs, helping to alleviate the lean doctor-to-patient ratio that many medical facilities are facing amidst COVID-19.
April 24, 2020
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 3, 2020
Accident report released on fatal parachute jump

Staff Sgt. Adam K. Erickson, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, or SERE, specialist with the 412th Operations Support Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, sustained non-survivable injuries during the training jump in conjunction with his official duties as a member of the Test
March 31, 2020
Space Force identifies USAF missions for transfer to newest service

In a significant step that enhances the U.S. Space Force’s capabilities and development, the Department of the Air Force has identified 23 U.S. Air Force organizations whose space-related missions will soon transfer to the Space Force.
Feb. 25, 2020
AFMC recognizes 2019 Small Business annual award winners

Air Force Materiel Command has announced the 2019 AFMC Small Business annual award winners. All of the winners and nominees evidenced a strong commitment to achieving mission needs with innovative small business solutions.
Feb. 13, 2020
Air Force announces Air Force Art Contest winners

The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8.
Feb. 11, 2020
Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

Maj. Jacque Vasta, executive officer for Air Force Materiel Command’s deputy commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will receive a share of $1 million in funding from AFIMSC to develop her idea for potential implementation across the Air Force and Department of Defense.
Jan. 31, 2020
AFMC, ACC expand weapons system collaboration

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander and Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, signed a memorandum of agreement establishing the Lead Wing Collaboration Program during the Technology and Acquisition Sustainment Review Conference Jan. 29, at Joint Base
Jan. 17, 2020
AFMC seeks innovative ideas through IdeaScale Campaign

Airmen and civilians from across the enterprise are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the Air Force Ideation Platform, or IdeaScale, now through September 2020.
Dec. 15, 2019
AFRL completes initial Ultra LEAP flight tests

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation has successfully completed initial flight tests for the revolutionary unmanned aerial system with a customizable suite of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tools that supports extended missions.
Dec. 10, 2019
2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Nov. 25, 2019
MacDill AFB supports joint force exercise

Using a C-5M Super Galaxy and two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in a show of Total Force mobility, the 512th Airlift Wing from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, and the 445th Airlift Wing from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, transported the assets needed by the 305th Rescue Squadron from
Nov. 23, 2019
Air Force ROTC cadet pursues dream career as pilot, uses height waiver process

Even though women have been Air Force pilots since the 1970s, Tighe’s 5 feet, 1 inch stature could have stood in her way. Tighe, however, never thought of the 5-feet-4-inch height standard as an eliminating factor, merely an obstacle.
Oct. 9, 2019
AFRL team enhances safety for survival specialists through wearable health monitoring technology

With SHARK, sensors are embedded into shirts to transmit key metrics including heart rate and estimated core temperature from smartphones to a server the system allows instructors to monitor the data in real-time and issues alerts for heart rate spikes and significant increases in temperature.
Oct. 3, 2019
Air Force stands up new Advanced Aircraft PEO

The new office was created to transform the Next Generation Air Dominance program into the Air Force’s Digital Century Series initiative, using digital engineering, modular open systems architecture, and agile software development to design advanced airplanes faster and enter production with a
Oct. 3, 2019
AFIMSC fiscal closeout promotes readiness, supports Airmen and families

No fiscal year better illustrates the innovation and flexibility behind the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s centralized management of the Air Force’s installation and mission support portfolio than fiscal year 2019.
Sept. 26, 2019
DLA national account managers adapt to Air Force goals

DLA’s seven-member Air Force National Account Manager team works with logisticians and planners at Air Force headquarters to increase service readiness.
Sept. 25, 2019
Facilities, information technology top themes in AFMC We Need study

Facility quality and Information Technology infrastructure topped the list of concerns identified through the Air Force Materiel Command’s AFMC We Need initiative, which aims to identify ways to best posture the command to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy and the Air Force of the
Sept. 24, 2019
Goldfein emphasizes fitness by walking (actually, running) the walk

By the time he finished 13.1 miles later, the 59-year-old Goldfein was able to claim a personal achievement and something larger – a hard to miss statement from the highest levels about the critical role fitness plays in assuring that the Air Force meets every mission, every time and everywhere.
Aug. 29, 2019
Air Force Research Laboratory develops product to provide F-16 pilots with better visibility during rainstorms

While pilots receive weather reports from operational support squadrons, unexpected conditions, like fast moving, pop-up storms, pose risks to planes in the air. In these cases, HydroSkip intends to prevent rain from pooling or remaining stagnant on the F-16 canopy, the transparent enclosure over
Aug. 8, 2019
Autism at Work brings civilian opportunities to individuals on the spectrum

The Autism at Work program, a collaboration between AFMC and Wright State University, Ohio offers students and recent graduates with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum the opportunity to participate in paid, one-year internships across the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base footprint.
Aug. 6, 2019
AFRL’s Digital Hangar to support lifecycle management of aerospace systems

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Digital Hangar,” a concept created by Dr. Rick Graves, an Air Force Research Laboratory’s design and analysis branch aerospace research engineer, is a virtual repository containing digital surrogates of aerospace systems that have been gated through rigorous
Aug. 5, 2019
AFMC We Need initiative draws large feedback, widespread support

More than 4,000 surveys and nearly 7,000 interviews are complete at this time, resulting in more than 30,000 comments and data points for review.
July 25, 2019
Air Force Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms

All Air Force women will receive an email message from the Air Force Survey Office with a unique link inviting them to take the survey. To determine who should take the full survey, the Uniform Office is asking participants to respond to the first survey question.
July 16, 2019
Air Force contracting process enhanced with new hybrid funding opportunity announcement

The new hybrid FOA is a two-part announcement offering an alternative acquisition strategy for the DPA Title III Program. One path is the open FOA, in which white papers may be submitted at any time by industry. These must be submitted in one of three broad topic areas: sustainment of critical
July 15, 2019
Wright-Patterson AFB opens cyber defense facility

One of the Air Force’s ongoing challenges is to create processes, infrastructure and capabilities to counter threats to its weapon systems. To address this, organizations are looking at creative ways to forge partnerships and alliances to advance the cyber resiliency of weapon systems by protecting
July 4, 2019
IG office earns Air Force award

This Air Force-level award recognizes an outstanding Commander’s Inspection Program that goes above and beyond the day-to-day mission requirements. NASIC’s CCIP was chosen as the best of any direct reporting unit or field operating agency.
July 3, 2019
Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency

Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, and incoming AFMRA commander Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, spoke at the ceremony, heralding a new era in Air Force Medicine.
June 27, 2019
AFIT students inform Pentagon energy initiative as part of new course

Initiated and funded by Air Force Operational Energy, the course covers topics such as aircraft physics, aircraft energy requirements including propulsion & mission systems and the technologies used to meet those requirements. Future technologies are also considered, along with operational factors
June 27, 2019
AFRL and partners reclaim obsolete aircraft parts using advanced manufacturing technology

The Maturation of Advanced Manufacturing for Low Cost Sustainment program was created to utilize advanced technologies to address the current challenges of keeping aging aircraft flying safely. MAMLS is a public-private partnership led by the Air Force Research Laboratory to accelerate advanced
June 25, 2019
Air Force Research Laboratory prepares DSX spacecraft for launch

The DoD Space Test Program mission, or STP-2, managed by the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, June 24.

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