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July 17, 2020
Robins aircraft mechanic reunites with first responders

The reunion Steve Malanson had been waiting for finally happened. July 14, he walked into the 78th Civil Engineer Group Fire Department’s main station at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to thank the first responders who saved his life six weeks ago after he started having chest pains.
July 17, 2020
First KC-10 arrives at 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group

Approximately 40 years after the KC-10 Extender took to the skies for the first time, a KC-10 from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, was retired and arrived at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group July 13 for storage.
July 17, 2020
New video library allows CHPS to help from a distance

Over the past months, learning how to live, operate and function using virtual services has become the norm for almost every aspect of life. Online learning and teaching is one of the fastest growing trends in technology. The Civilian Health Promotion Services has a new virtual platform to help
July 17, 2020
Air Force, Navy Research Labs partner to advance Quantum breakthroughs with ‘$1M International Quantum U Tech Accelerator’ Competition

ROME, N.Y. – To accelerate the development of basic research breakthroughs in quantum enabling technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate, in partnership with the AFRL’s Office of Scientific Research and the Office of Naval Research will host a competition that awards
July 17, 2020
AFNWC gets new commander

Brig. Gen. Anthony W. “Awgie” Genatempo took command of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center during a ceremony June 26 at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
July 16, 2020
Reservist, civilian fire chief responds to COVID-19 crisis

At the beginning of 2020, it was unclear how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic would become. During these uncertain times, first responders voluntarily work in harm's way in order to help others.
July 16, 2020
AFIT students develop dashboard to track COVID-19 cases around military installations

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Students at the Air Force Institute of Technology rapidly developed a predictive modeling app called COVID-19 Health Assessment Dashboard (CHAD) to provide a centralized location for Air Force leadership to receive up-to-date pandemic information specifically
July 16, 2020
AFSC command team visits Robins AFB

The Air Force Sustainment Center command team visited Robins Air Force Base for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex change of command. While they were here, they took the opportunity to receive various mission updates from around the installation.
July 16, 2020
First KC-10 arrives at AMARG

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Approximately 40 years after the KC-10 Extender took to the skies for the first time, a retiring KC-10 from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, arrived at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG)
July 15, 2020
Allen becomes AFCEC's first active-duty director

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force Civil Engineer Center welcomed its new leader during an assumption of leadership ceremony here July 13. Brig. Gen. John Allen is the unit’s first commander since the organization activated in 2012. Previous leaders were senior executive
July 15, 2020
AFRL,Compass Technology Group collaborate on specialty material techniques

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory and Compass Technology Group signed a cooperative agreement for two projects that have direct impact on Air Force programs in advanced specialty materials.These projects provide much-needed diagnostic capability to be used in
July 15, 2020
Air Force Fall Prevention Focus hits home

One Airman or Space Professional lost to a fall mishap is one too many. Since 2015 there have been 15 fatalities and permanent disabilities caused by on and off-duty falls in the Air Force. That’s one of the many reasons we are passionate about fall prevention. Take some time to focus on fall
July 15, 2020
AFMC releases updated strategic plan

The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated strategic plan identifying four key focus areas as the organization continues to ensure the Air and Space Forces remain ready to fly, fight and win today and into the future.“AFMC built the most powerful Air Force in the world and our nation
July 15, 2020
AFIT Launches Data Analytics Certificate Program

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - In an effort to support the U.S. Air and Space Forces becoming a more data-informed organization, the Air Force Institute of Technology has launched a new on-line data analytics certificate program. “The Air Force is a data-driven organization, which requires
July 15, 2020
Eglin squadron begins radar system tests on CV-22

The radar, designed to increase situational awareness in low visibility conditions, will replace the Osprey’s aging multimode radar. The upgrade’s new capabilities and features include a color weather radar and allowance for increased turn rates.

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