AFMC News - Page 164

March 24, 2022
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force celebrates 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host a variety of events and exhibits that commemorate the achievements of our nation’s airmen and guardians this year during the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.The theme of the anniversary “Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive – The Air Force at 75,”
March 24, 2022
AFRL to feature key programs, innovative technologies at National Space Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase space-related programs and technologies along with the Hack-a-Sat competition, ways to share ideas or capabilities with AFRL, and SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force affiliated arm of AFWERX during the 37th
March 23, 2022
Application window opens for Olympic hopefuls

The application window for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of Olympic competition is now open. Department of the Air Force and Space Force athletes have 45 days to apply to begin their training with the hopes of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Once
March 23, 2022
AFSFC transforming Defender readiness with realistic training curriculum

The Air Force Security Forces Center is transforming Defender readiness with two new courses designed to challenge security forces members with a more realistic representation of a deployed environment.
March 23, 2022
AFRL/AFOSR conducts successful rocket launch at NASA Wallops for hypersonics research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The BOLT II “In memory of Mike Holden” flight experiment, managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory/Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFRL/AFOSR), launched on the evening of March 21 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s
March 23, 2022
Camera system captures, analyzes munition detonation data

Portable system, known as the Optical Warhead Lethality Sensor Suite or OWLSS
March 22, 2022
Oracle Enterprise Software License Agreement II Awarded

AFLCMC'S Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate has awarded a five year, $420 million contract for the Oracle Enterprise Software License Agreement II (ESLA II).
March 22, 2022
Fighting fire with fire: AFCEC program combats increasing wildland fire risk

With the first flames of the 2022 wildfire season already appearing in places like Florida, California and Kansas, Air Force wildland fire teams nationwide are busy fighting fire with fire for continued mission success.
March 22, 2022
Motorcycle safety: Resources. Training.

This year, Air Force officials are taking a new approach by providing motorcycle riders more resources to include the DAFRider educational video series, preseason briefing template, and safety materials that can be used throughout the year. Units are asked to make 100% contact with military riders
March 22, 2022
Managers deliver capability to international partners

Embedded within the program offices are acquisition professionals, known as Security Assistance Program Managers, who work to ensure international partners receive the war winning capabilities they need, when they need it.
March 21, 2022
AFRL’s Cislunar Highway Patrol System seeks industry collaboration

KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate is seeking partners to design and inform the capabilities of the Cislunar Highway Patrol System (CHPS) satellite, to provide space domain awareness beyond Geosynchronous orbit, in the region of
March 21, 2022
Hanscom team to launch new DOD weather portal

A Hanscom weather team has begun evaluating user feedback on their new customizable weather portal in preparation for a full-scale release later this spring.
March 21, 2022
Guide serves as digital campaign repository

The Department of the Air Force Digital Campaign Guide is an information strongbox for transformation efforts. The repository is a focal point for policy, training information, best practices, news, and resources relating to the digital transformation.
March 21, 2022
Air Force delivers last isolated containment chamber

The Air Force delivered the last Negatively Pressurized Conex and NPC Lite to Air Mobility Command, during a ceremony on March 1. The NPC and NPCL are designed to serve as transport modules and isolation containers for individuals infected with the COVID-19 virus and other highly infectious
March 18, 2022
Fighting Corrosion: One airplane wash at a time

Have you ever wondered what it was like to wash aircraft on Edwards Air Force Base? Tech. Sgt. William Horne says F-16 maintenance crews wash the aircraft so no serious problems arise.

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