Getting the Hawk ready to soar

Pressure sensitive paint could save millions of dollars

The Arnold Engineering Development Center has reached a milestone with its pressure sensitive paint system. A recent demonstration test was conducted on the F-35 Lighting II joint strike fighter model installed in the center's 16-foot transonic wind tunnel. PSP applied to a joint strike fighter

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 23

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 23.In Afghanistan Oct. 22, an Air Force B-1 Lancer and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 22

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for Oct. 22. In Afghanistan Oct. 21, U.S. Air Force A-10s Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Bar Kanday. The A-10s fired cannon

CSAF: Today's Air Force best in service's history

Today's Airmen make up the best air and space force in the world, said the Air Force's top general during a speech here Oct. 20. Speaking at the 42nd Air Force Villages Chairman's Dinner, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley said he is proud to wear the same uniform and serve alongside

COMUSAFE builds on U.S.-Romania relationship

The road ahead for the partnering of U.S. and Romanian air forces continues on the fast-track after a visit Oct. 19 and 20 by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, who met with key Romanian officials. Gen. Tom Hobbins traveled to Romania for a firsthand look at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, where

DOD celebrates 2006 Red Ribbon Week

Department of Defense officials will celebrate the 2006 Red Ribbon Week beginning Oct 23 with an 11 a.m. awards ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. John P. Walters, the director of the national drug control policy, will present Gordon England, the deputy secretary of defense, the award for

Cheney thanks Indiana Airmen, Soldiers

National Guard members perform vital stateside and overseas duties as America stays on the offense to defeat global terrorism, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said during a visit to Camp Atterbury, Ind., Oct. 20. "To serve in the National Guard is to accept a dual mission," Mr. Cheney told gathered

Air Force wins first Atlantic Hockey game, 5-1 over Bentley

Mike Phillipich and Eric Ehn each scored two goals to lead the Air Force to a 5-1 win over Bentley in an Atlantic Hockey Association game Oct. 20 at the academy's Cadet Ice Arena. The game was the Air Force's first ever Atlantic Hockey contest. The Falcons improved to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the AHA.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 21

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for Oct. 21.In Afghanistan Oct. 20, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Shem Kheyl and Musa Nikeh Ziarat.