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. 25, 2019 815th Airlift Squadron support Bahamas relief efforts following Hurricane Dorian During the response to Hurricane Dorian, Department of Defense forces supported the U.S. Agency for International Development and the governor of the Bahamas with military unique capabilities.
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.
Sept. 24, 2019 380 AEW first responders exercise readiness, interoperability A variety of agencies including medics, firefighters and security-forces defenders participated in the exercise to test their readiness, knowledge of emergency procedures and interagency cooperation amongst the wing’s first responders.
Sept. 24, 2019 33rd Fighter Wing fires live AIM-9X missiles for first time Combat Archer brings the unique experience of being able to load live munitions outside of actual combat.
Sept. 24, 2019 Robins AFB sparks innovation: Spark Cell hosts inaugural Pitch Day The event is an initial prototype effort to assess the capabilities of current commercially available virtual reality training systems when used in a military environment, particularly within the 461st and 116th Air Control Wings at Robins AFB.
Sept. 24, 2019 Air Force creates futuristic fighters The 7th Security Forces Squadron is implementing the newly-improved Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives training simulator as part of their regular training curriculum.
Sept. 23, 2019 Air Force reduces barriers for pregnant aviators Effective immediately, remotely piloted aircrew, missile operations duty crews and certain fully qualified pilots are authorized to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver.
Sept. 23, 2019 Medic Rodeo comes to Cannon AFB The Medic Rodeo is a competition where teams of four perform multiple medical scenarios in home station and deployed environments. The scenarios simulate realistic medical emergencies and are designed to test the skills and knowledge of each team.
Sept. 23, 2019 Air Force Aid Society awards $5.6 million in education grants, scholarships This year’s recipients and will receive AFAS education grants and merit-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to cover college tuition costs.