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July 20, 2020
Absentee ballots for military members

Voting is a cornerstone of American democracy. However, it can be an obstacle course for military members due to frequent moves or deployments.
July 19, 2020
Additive manufacturing keeps B-2 in the fight

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.-- Supporting the B-2 Spirit and ensuring the aircraft stays relevant and in the fight for years to come is the mission of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s B-2 Program Office. In an effort to prevent the unintentional activation of the airframe mounted
July 17, 2020
AFSFC Launches Software to Monitor Health of Military Working Dogs

The Air Force Security Forces Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has launched the Kennel Health Assessment 2.0 project officially as of July 8, 2020. The purpose of KHA 2.0 is to ascertain the holistic state of all of the kennels across the Air Force to ensure the wellbeing of all Military
July 17, 2020
Expanded Force Support Squadron services, facilities available in Phase 2B

The 66th Force Support Squadron will be expanding services and facility availability as the installation transitions in Phase 2B of the multiphased return to full capacity beginning July 20.
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

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