Watch out for the signs of teen dating violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, or TDVAM. This month is set aside to ensure we all are made more aware of teen dating violence and some of its accompanying aspects such as stalking and sexual assault. This year’s TDVAM theme is “Know Your Worth.”

50 years of service: Robins records manager reflects on career

Jeanette McElhaney, base records manager in the 78th Communications Directorate’s Knowledge Management Section, reflects on 50 years of service.

“Jolly Green II” lands at Edwards for flight tests

Crews off-load from two HH-60W “Jolly Green II” combat rescue helicopters at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17. The HH-60Ws arrived from Eglin AFB, Florida, to conduct flight test operations. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Chief of Staff tours Kessel Run

Air Force Wounded Warrior program serves injured and ill Airmen

No other time than during the current pandemic has the Air Force’s mental health, family advocacy, and other support programs been so important. One program – the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program – has been essential in providing wounded, ill, and injured Airmen a place to turn for assistance.

COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

You're pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine?That’s a question on the minds of many military frontline health care workers today. The short answer is that it’s an individual’s choice, and military health experts say the vaccine is well worth considering.

Directed Energy Combined Test Force oversees testing of anti-drone weapon

The latest system tested, the High Energy Laser Weapon System 2, also known as HELWS2 or H2, is a counter-Unmanned Aerial System (c-UAS) directed energy weapon (DEW).

AEDC Aeropropulsion team augments AFWERX Rapid Test Technique Development effort

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force team at Arnold Air Force Base has become involved with AFWERX to explore ways to reduce the time required to prepare to test new U.S. Air Force turbine engines.AFWERX is an Air Force initiative started in 2017 to foster a

AFMC We Need: Ten BIG Wins

The AFMC We Need command-wide initiative continues to drive change across the command as we endeavor to better execute our critical missions for the United States Air Force with greater agility, innovation and speed.

Directed Energy CTF oversees testing of anti-drone weapon

Throughout 2020, the 704th Test Group’s Operating Location AA, part of the Directed Energy Combined Test Force, or DE CTF, focused much of its effort on the testing of weapons designed to prevent adversarial drone observation and assault.The latest system tested, the High Energy Laser Weapon System

Non-destructive inspection testing keeps aircraft flying, aircrew safe

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Josh Gilley, 571st Commodities Maintenance Group Non-Destructive tester inspector with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, prepares his test equipment for inspecting screw holes on an F-15 aircraft wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2020. Each item

Ready to level up? DAF offers civilians various academic programs to earn degree

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas -- In addition to the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program, the Department of the Air Force offers three academic programs for Air Force and Space Force civilians to enhance their level of education.  The programs are the Civilian Associate Degree Program, the

DOD Partners With Underrepresented Youth on STEM Initiatives

The Defense Department Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute is partnering with the Capital Youth Empowerment Program to launch an advanced manufacturing education and workforce training outreach initiative.

Division takes training to another world

A dedicated team of true professionals who love what they do and make a positive impact on the warfighter is how Col. John Kurian describes the Simulators Division in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. 

Edwards AFB conducts Space Force Transfer Ceremony

The 412th Test Wing hosted a ceremony for 17 Airmen who have transferred as Guardians in the Space Force at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 11.