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June 9, 2020
Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 9, 2020
Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
June 9, 2020
AFIs guide Airmen to dos, don'ts of political activities

With the 2020 Presidential election approaching, it’s important Airmen understand political guidelines, restrictions and how they can participate.
June 9, 2020
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months.
June 9, 2020
AEDC Commander spells out Return to Full Capacity expectations during town hall

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty described the virus that causes COVID-19 as a common enemy unrestricted by geographic boundaries, one that will require the appropriate behaviors to defeat.A clear demonstration that the workforce can adopt these new norms will
June 9, 2020
AFRL brings the “heat” to COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory is fighting a new enemy with a proven weapon, as it investigates heating aircraft interiors to eliminate the threat of COVID-19 and other biological contaminants on board military planes.Researchers from the AFRL 711th Human
June 9, 2020
T-7A Red Hawk achieves another design goal

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- The Air Force is a step closer to finalizing the design for its 4th and 5th Generation Advanced Pilot Trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk. Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently conducted both the Aircraft Critical Design Review (CDR) and overall System CDR during a
June 8, 2020
Nuclear digital sustainment team wins acquisition award

A digital sustainment team for the next U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) recently won one of the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive’s Product Support Innovation awards.
June 8, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Doug Bell

Doug Bell has worked as an Emergency Management specialist for six months in the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate Emergency Operations Center.
June 8, 2020
Keeping Watch: Robins Air Traffic Control Tower ensures skies are safe for mission success

At its core, the air traffic control mission is to ensure the safety of aircraft and aircrews, as well as to provide prompt service to whoever is flying.
June 8, 2020
Robins Frontlines: Wade McElmurray

Wade McElmurray, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Sheet Metal work leader, oversees all processes and procedures involved with the removal and replacement of the Center Wing Box on C-130s.McElmurray was faced with having to conform to new guidelines dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.
June 8, 2020
Virtual bootcamp trains new test engineers

Approximately 15 enlisted, officers, civilians, and contractors participated in the course which was held virtually for the first time via the Microsoft Teams Commercial Virtual Remote environment.
June 8, 2020
Team Hill Frontlines: Wendell "Joe" Webb

Wendell "Joe" Webb works in the 414th Supply Chain Management Squadron as a lead equipment specialist.
June 8, 2020
Robins Frontlines: Jason Stansell

Jason Stansell, Robins Air Force Base Commissary sales store checker, services customers at the commissary checkout amidst the fight against COVID-19.The commissary carries a wide variety of grocery items as well as fresh deli sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, sushi, baked goods and cakes available
June 8, 2020
Hill AFB commander urges face coverings on and off base

As the base and surrounding communities continue to reopen some facilities and services that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the installation commander is urging base personnel and families to stay vigilant when it comes to wearing face coverings.

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