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May 30, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Daniel Weston

Daniel Weston is part of the 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Management team and has worked there for four and a half years.
May 29, 2020
F-22 CTF implements EAFB’s first operational F-22 rapid crew swap to overcome COVID-19 limitations

While operating in the constrained COVID-19 environment, maintainers, pilots and engineers in the F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force completed the base’s first F-22 operational rapid crew swap recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 29, 2020
Innovation during COVID-19 Operations: 771st Test Squadron brings machine learning to data analysis

The 771st has recently employed a machine learning tool nicknamed “Sasha” and is showing promise in data analysis, according to engineers at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 29, 2020
Expanded network capacity gets 200K teleworkers online

To boost capacity for users of the Air Force network during the COVID-19 pandemic, personnel from the AFNet Sustainment & Operations branch, or HNIB, here quickly developed solutions to get more users online.
May 29, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Brent Burgess

Brent Burgess, director of the 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, has 20 years of federal service.
May 29, 2020
Beta, Joby advance in Air Race to Certification

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – This week, Beta Technologies and Joby Aviation, some of the earliest participants in the Agility Prime “Air Race to Certification,” have progressed to Phase III of the Initial Capabilities Opening. According to the ICO, a successful Phase III can result in,
May 29, 2020
Hanscom to phase in return to full capacity

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Hanscom Air Force Base has developed a plan for a gradual and measured return to full capacity that will allow more employees – though by no means all – to return to work on base, possibly within the next several weeks. The installation would also bring more of its
May 28, 2020
Medical Specialists Outline How to Deal With COVID-19 Stress

Handling the symptoms of stress and anxiety during the pandemic begins at home with self-care, a panel of medical experts said.
May 28, 2020
Military Medical Experts Explore Psychological Impacts of COVID-19

Military medical experts expect the need for mental health care to increase because of stress, anxiety and other psychological symptoms during the pandemic.
May 28, 2020
Leaders Describe Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Risk Mitigation

Some practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic have benefitted the troops and may be continued after it abates, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said during a virtual town hall meeting.
May 28, 2020
Robins Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Sydney Arnt-King

Staff Sgt. Sydney Arnt-King, 78th Medical Logistics Flight Acquisitions/Customer Service non-commissioned officer in charge, spearheaded numerous emergency purchases for the COVID-19 pandemic response which totaled well over seven thousand masks and 300 hand sanitizer pumps valued at twenty-eight
May 28, 2020
309th AMXG credits wingman culture as key to success during pandemic

The 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, part of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, credits wingman culture and protective measures for continued mission success during COVID-19.
May 28, 2020
Air Force delays OCP mandatory wear-date

Several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform June 1, are delayed to Sept. 1.
May 28, 2020
AFIMSC analytics tool expands to help leaders prioritize investments

Enhancements to the Installation Health Assessment analytics platform are giving Air Force commanders the ability to accurately prioritize funding requirements for more critical mission support areas than ever before.
May 27, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Donna Conover

Tinker Frontlines: Meet Donna ConoverDonna Conover is a budget analyst and resource advisor in the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing’s Financial Management Directorate.She has 42 years of service and is from Del City, Oklahoma. In her free time, Conover enjoys quilting and walking and describes

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