March 9, 2010 Trip to war region heightens AFMC commander's resolve The commander of Air Force Materiel Command returned recently from a trip to Iraq and other sites in the region with an amped-up sense of responsibility to deployed Airmen who depend on his command for the supplies, parts and maintenance to get their jobs done.General Donald Hoffman had a simple
Sept. 18, 2014 Triton has first cross-country flight from Palmdale The Northrop Grumman-built Unmanned MQ-4C Triton (SDD-1) left its desert testing grounds Sept. 17 and flew to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., landing 11 hours later Sept. 18.The ferry flight represents the beginning of the next phase of testing for the program. A joint Navy-Northrop Grumman
Oct. 12, 2011 TriWest brings TRICARE tools to your smartphone Your smartphone can now be used for more than texting friends or flinging birds. With TriWest's mobile account tools, you can get closer to your health care. TriWest mobile applicationsGet answers to your general TRICARE questions whether you're relaxing at home, standing in line or waiting at the
July 27, 2012 Troops' Investment in the Edwards AFB Exchange Pays Off for Entire Community The Edwards AFB Exchange is paying dividends in more ways than one as Airmen exercising their benefit by dining and shopping on base last year generated a dividend of $48,5204.66. These funds are critical to Air Force Service's ability to enhance local programs and facilities including the Oasis
Oct. 23, 2012 Troops' investment in the Exchange pays off for entire military community The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is paying dividends in more ways than one as Troops and their families exercising their benefit by dining at and shopping at Exchange facilities last year generated a dividend of $203.3M. These funds are critical to Army, Air Force, National Guard, Marine Corps
Dec. 5, 2006 'Trout' released from flying duty after 31 years of service After flying distinguished visitors and undergoing rigorous testing for more than 31 years as a part of the 412th Flight Test Squadron, the Speckled Trout tail number 61-2669, will officially retire Feb. 10 in a ceremony at hangar 1600 here.The Speckled Trout has supported a two-fold mission during
May 14, 2013 True love discovered, returns to Edwards There's probably no better place to propose to the love of your life than the place where you first met.That's what Douglas Thonack did last November after leaving Edwards almost 20 years ago.After reuniting with her six years ago, Thonack brought Jessica Cox back to Branch Elementary School,
Aug. 14, 2018 Trump signs National Defense Authorization Act, with 2.6 percent pay raise for troops President Donald J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act -- which provides for a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops, the highest increase in nine years -- as well as a 3.4 percent increase for basic allowance for subsistence and a 2.9 percent increase for basic
July 7, 2025 Tucano Tales: A-29C operations formally begin at the USAF Test Pilot School The Air Force Test Pilot School is working judiciously to integrate the recently acquired A-29C Super Tucano into the student flight curriculum.
Nov. 15, 2013 Turkey fryer safety - make sure the turkey is all you fry! Each year during the holidays we anticipate that perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many magazines and television commercials portray. Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the cooking talents of Martha Stewart or Emeril, that dream is not always a reality. That's why