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Oct. 15, 2020
Ribbon cutting marks post-renovation STAR Lab opening

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Special Test and Research Laboratory, referred to as the “STAR Lab,” officially opened September 25 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony here.This one-of-a-kind facility will be used for independent analysis, development,
Oct. 15, 2020
SATURN radio connects U.S. forces to allies

To improve communication with allies, the Air-to-Ground, Tactical Data Links team, headquartered here, has been working to provide the Department of Defense with an anti-jam, hack-proof, and high-frequency radio system.
Oct. 15, 2020
AFCEC leads major airfield modernization at Wake Island Airfield

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is executing $87 million in critical airfield construction at one of the most isolated Air Force installations to enhance operational and defense capabilities for U.S. forces.
Oct. 15, 2020
WR-ALC completes first TH-1H proof-of-concept overhaul

A proof-of-concept overhaul of a TH-1H trainer helicopter has been completed by the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex 563rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Robins Air Base, Georgia.
Oct. 14, 2020
AFCEC announces 2020 Air Force Design Awards winners

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently announced the winners of the 2020 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing seven innovative designs that embody the best in new construction, landscape architecture and facility renovations and additions. “The
Oct. 14, 2020
Simulators Division awards contract for first E-4B simulator

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulators Division recently awarded a $16 million contract to CymSTAR, LLC, to develop and sustain the first of its kind high fidelity, full motion simulator for E-4B pilots and flight engineers.Currently, the E-4B
Oct. 13, 2020
Edwards AFB hosts first-ever hybrid air show

The 412th Test Wing held its first air show in more than 10 years at Edwards Air Force Base California, Oct. 9 and 10.
Oct. 13, 2020
AFNWC members lend helping hands to local crisis center

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center volunteers clean up the grounds at Safe Harbor, a Utah crisis center.
Oct. 13, 2020
50th Anniversary: Cape Kennedy launches Minutemen III for Special Test Missile Project

At Cape Kennedy (now Cape Canaveral), 17 Minuteman III test flights were conducted at its former ICBM test range.
Oct. 13, 2020
Department of the Air Force Recognizes Energy Awareness Month

Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month to promote energy resilience and acknowledge the critical role energy plays in mission assurance. As the battlefield grows increasingly complex, supplying power to our forces safely and reliably remains fundamental to
Oct. 13, 2020
Small Diameter Bomb II approved for operational use

Air Force Strike Eagle squadrons to fly with the air-launched precision-guided munition.
Oct. 13, 2020
Turning point: Tyndall breaks ground on ABM Simulator Facility

The 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Program Management Office and mission partners held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Air Battle Manager Simulator Facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 13, 2020. This event was a milestone for the base as it marked the first groundbreaking of a new
Oct. 13, 2020
Ground-breaking PFAS study takes place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A pilot PFAS (per- and polyfluroalkyl substances) study took place at the base Fire Training Area September 29, under an Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) Broad Agency Announcement contract.The study is being led by AFCEC Environmental Restoration,
Oct. 13, 2020
Cyber hygiene important in maximizing computer security

Computers, like your body, can only be kept healthy through proper hygiene. Hill computer users are being asked to exercise good cyber hygiene by taking steps to help maintain system health and improve online security.
Oct. 12, 2020
Virtual Focus Week registration open for free classes Oct. 26-30

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The second-ever 88th Air Base Wing Virtual Focus Week is scheduled for Oct. 26-30 and will be hosted online by the Education and Training Section office via the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) environment.The theme for October is “Communication: Exchanging

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