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April 27, 2020
Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent

In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This was the third virtual hiring event held by AFMC over the past year, part of an
April 27, 2020
The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge selects inaugural cohort

The first 10 startups to participate in The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge, a two-year pilot project designed to increase non-traditional participation in Small Business Innovative Research program opportunities, were selected April 24. Airgility, Inc.; Agile Data Decisions LLC; Colvin Run
April 27, 2020
Hanscom SFS named best in AF

The 66th Security Forces Squadron was recently selected as the 2019 Outstanding Security Forces Unit “Small Category” award winner. The award, categorized by small, medium, large, and reserve component teams, recognizes the contributions Security Forces units have made to the Air Force’s ability to
April 27, 2020
Robins Frontlines: Alicia Richardson

Alicia Richardson, 78th Operations Support Squadron airfield management, is on duty ensuring that all takeoffs and landings at Robins can safely proceed without incident amidst the fight against COVID-19.For all You do at Team Robins … Thank You!
April 26, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Frank Shenold from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex

Tinker Frontlines: Meet Frank Shenold from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics ComplexFrank Shenold, section lead in the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex’s Work Force Development Office, is committed to empowering the entire Complex team by developing their skills and competencies. He is proactively
April 25, 2020
Robins Frontlines: Seritha Gilbert

Seritha Gilbert, 78th Medical Group pharmacist, prepares prescriptions for patients waiting at the clinic amidst the fight against COVID-19.The 78th MDG provides personnel and administration, resource management, TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration, medical readiness, information
April 25, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Dr. (Capt.) David Rodriquez from the 72nd Medical Group

Tinker Frontlines: Meet Dr. (Capt.) David Rodriquez from the 72nd Medical GroupDr. (Capt.) David Rodriguez is the medical director of the 72nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron. Originally from Colorado Springs, Rodriguez has served in the U.S. Air Force for three and a half years.As the
April 25, 2020
America Strong: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to conduct multi-city flyovers championing National Unity Behind Frontline Responders

America Strong is a collaborative salute from the Navy and Air Force to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 25, 2020
Recruiting goes digital with Air Force Commission and Enlistment Portal

With the digital world as the primary option for reaching recruits during the COVID-19 pandemic, AFRS has created a digital means to shorten the time for potential new recruits to digitally upload their information on the path to joining the Air Force.
April 24, 2020
Modular mission control room upgrade improves 412th Test Wing’s capabilities

A $37 million improvement and modernization program is now underway at the 412th Test Wing’s Ridley Mission Control Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
April 24, 2020
AEDC commander provides transparency in decision-making during coronavirus pandemic

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty took time April 22 during a virtual town hall to explain a key tool used in determining the who, what, when and how members of Team AEDC will return to the installation, both in the short term for operationally-urgent testing,
April 24, 2020
AFE technicians make masks, maintain mission

The Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians with Hill Air Force Base’s 531st Armament Textile Shop recently shifted gears to make cloth masks for Team Hill.
April 24, 2020
Tinker Frontlines: Meet Yong McComb from the Vanwey Dining Facility

Tinker Frontlines: Meet Yong McComb from the Vanwey Dining FacilityYong McComb, the lead senior cook at the Vanwey Dining Facility, has worked at Tinker Air Force Base for almost 10 years.Her duties at the Vanwey include making sure the cooks are following correct recipes and procedures, baking,
April 24, 2020
PMRT Contributes to COVID-19 Relief Efforts

The dominating story of 2020 is the devastating global effects of COVID-19. While the world searches for remedies to this pandemic, several members of the BES team are doing their part in the fight against this virus.Recently, we spoke with James McCormack of Project Management Resources Tools
April 24, 2020
COVID-19 military ID card processes

Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019, the Department of Defense has taken actions to reduce visits to DoD identification card offices for basic actions such as renewal of expiring credentials, reissuing of dependents or retiree ID cards, and reissuing of an ID or common access cards for name or rank

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