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July 24, 2020
Healthy volunteers needed for AFRL COVID-19 testing solutions research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – From July to September 2020, Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing researchers will launch sample collection for a new research study evaluating emerging testing methodologies for detecting past and present COVID-19 infections. Researchers
July 24, 2020
Edwards announces Voice Communication System Upgrade contract

The Voice Communication System Upgrade (VCSU) project, a current Improvement & Modernization (I&M) Program, awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Compunetix, Inc. Federal Systems Division, June 23, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 24, 2020
Robins medics continue training to fight COVID-19

Knowledge is power when it comes to battling COVID-19. And for that reason, the 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base took part in a viral outbreak response class at the Guardian Centers of Georgia, July 16 in Perry.
July 24, 2020
117 MXG Moves A-26 From Warner Robbins

Airmen from the 117th Maintenance Group traveled to the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robbins, Ga. to disassemble and relocate an A-26 Invader.This mission served two purposes. The Invader will be restored and put on display at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base. This move also constituted the
July 24, 2020
‘Above and Beyond Six’ Feet welcomes deployers home

The Hanscom Heroes Homecoming is taking on a virtual makeover for the 2020 celebration here as part of a livestream production called “Above and Beyond Six Feet,” July 29.
July 24, 2020
Hanscom family achieves American dream

An Air Force Materiel Command Airman achieved his dream of becoming an American citizen after passing the naturalization test July 2 in Northampton, Mass.
July 24, 2020
Robins Fitness Center: Winning the war on germs

Robins Fitness Center is going the extra mile to ensure the health and safety of their patrons.
July 23, 2020
AFLCMC awards Skyborg contract

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded multiple indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to The Boeing Co., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc., and Northrop Grumman Systems
July 23, 2020
All hazards approach: 78th CES Emergency Management Flight prepares for disaster response

Team Robins is no stranger to training. The 78th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight provides essential training that helps build the framework for a prepared base and community.
July 23, 2020
New program expedites technical training

This new program would send Airmen to their duty station after graduating basic military training instead of attending a technical training school.
July 23, 2020
Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP

OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.
July 23, 2020
Base moves to HPCON Bravo

Due to a two-week downward trend in percentage of positive cases, both in the state and in surrounding counties, Hill Air Force Base is moving from Health Protection Condition Charlie to HPCON Bravo effective at 7 a.m. July 23.
July 23, 2020
D’Azzo Research Library earns 2019 Federal Library of the Year Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) selected the D’Azzo Research Library for the 2019 Federal Library/Information Centers of the Year award in the large library/information center category. The award recognizes the many innovative ways that
July 23, 2020
Total Force recruiters work together ensuring future Airman gets dream job

BOISE, Idaho – As Air Force Recruiting Service continues moving to a Total Force recruiting enterprise, the goal is simple – find the best way for a person to serve--full-time, part-time, in uniform or out of uniform.For recruiters from each of the three military components this is a paradigm shift,
July 22, 2020
Defense Department Improves 'Ready for Issue' Rate for F-35 Parts

The Defense Department has been working to improve issues that affect the ready-for-issue rate for F-35 joint strike fighter parts, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment told Congress.

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