May 20, 2019 New munitions bunker open for business A new munitions bunker is now officially open for business following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 16.
May 15, 2012 New NASA book details human factors in aerospace accidents The latest offering in the NASA Aeronautics Book Series, "Breaking the Mishap Chain," will debut at the 83rd annual Aerospace Medical Association conference May 13 -17, 2012, at the Atlanta Hilton, Atlanta, Ga. The three authors -- Peter Merlin, Gregg Bendrick and Dwight Holland -- will be available
Oct. 24, 2007 New nursing room opens at Edwards clinic The 95th Medical Group Nursing Mothers Program now provides a location for mothers on base to use hospital-grade breast pumps during the workday. The Nursing Mothers' Program has a room and equipment at the 95th MDG family practice clinic open to any Edwards working mothers who cannot breast-feed
March 31, 2009 New online videos help military families understand health benefits Military families throughout Tricare's west region now have a new, easy way to learn about their healthcare benefits through one of America's favorite pastimes -- the movies. TriWest Healthcare Alliance -- the Department of Defense contractor that administers Tricare, the military's healthcare
May 3, 2013 New parachute test to provide AC-130 aircrew with the best There's a lot to be said by AC-130 gunship aircrew members who are proud of their heavily armed aircraft. These aircraft have the latest in sophisticated weapons, high tech sensors, navigation and fire control systems; however, it lacked one thing - a lightweight parachute that was agile enough for
Nov. 26, 2012 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) - A free service for your growing family! The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) provides education and support for active duty and retired military families who are either expecting a baby or who have a child under the age of three . This program is for all parents, not just new parents, as pregnancies, babies and circumstances can be very
May 13, 2009 New personnel tracking system to get workout As the Air Force gears up for its second test of the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, Air Force Materiel Command leaders are reminding people to participate during the May 19-21 exercise. The new system is designed to improve the way the Air Force keeps track of its people.
Feb. 12, 2013 New pharmacy copays in effect The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requires TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications filled outside of military hospitals and clinics. This increase is effective immediately and does not apply to generic medications. Copays vary based on the class
Nov. 23, 2009 New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1 Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the
Oct. 23, 2018 New podcast targets Air Force contracting, acquisition fields “The Contracting Experience” is a new Air Force Materiel Command podcast for the contracting workforce that provides insight into evolving issues, high-performance leadership and lessons from the field through conversations with acquisition influencers and Contracting leaders.