March 21, 2023 Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians The Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized
July 6, 2021 Air Force releases new B-21 Raider artist rendering The Air Force released a new B-21 Raider artist rendering graphic with an accompanying fact sheet today. As with past renderings, this rendering is an artist’s interpretation of the B-21 design.
Oct. 13, 2009 Air Force Releases Results of T-38 Accident Investigation An Air Force accident investigation board has determined that a failure in the rudder operating mechanism caused the crash of a T-38 aircraft on a training mission 12 miles north of Edwards AFB, Calif., on May 21, 2009. The report states the failure was most likely due to maintenance issues. Major
Feb. 28, 2018 Air Force Research Lab studies trust between surgical teams and robots The Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been studying how surgical teams gain trust in new robotic surgery technology to improve training, and expand the adoption of improved surgical techniques.
Sept. 13, 2010 Air Force Research Laboratory launches new age in testing Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 at Edwards began a new phase of rocket testing with the delivery of an Upper Stage Engine Technology program turbo pump Sept 8.The pump was delivered to the AFRL's upgraded 2A rocket test stand where it will undergo a series of tests using liquid
March 13, 2024 Air Force Reserve unit provides full-time support to flight test The 370th Flight Test Squadron, an Air Force Reserve Command unit, provides both aerial refueling and flight test support to the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Feb. 1, 2010 Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to
Feb. 26, 2016 Air Force reveals B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James revealed the first rendering of the Long Range Strike Bomber, designated the B-21, at the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla., and announced the Air Force will be taking suggestions from Airmen to help decide the name of the
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
June 3, 2016 Air Force Secretary visits Edwards Air Force Base, updates Team Edwards during promotion ceremony, all call Airmen who pinned on their next rank this month got an extra special promotion ceremony in the base theater June 1.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the newly promoted Airmen with their certificates during a combined enlisted promotion ceremony and base all call.A packed house