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Jan. 30, 2019
Company, CEO to pay $2.75M to resolve government contracting fraud allegations

David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced Jan. 29, 2019, that E.M. Photonics, Inc. (EMP) and its Chief Executive Officer, Eric Kelmelis, have agreed to pay $2.75 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by seeking disbursements from
Jan. 30, 2019
Career skills offer bridge to civilian life

The Career Skills Program (CSP), also known as the DOD Skillbridge, offers U.S. service members the opportunity to get a head start in the civilian sector when the time comes to separate or retire from the military.The program allows members to plan ahead. Although the program is not an entitlement,
Jan. 30, 2019
AFRL teaming with Michigan Tech for maritime rescue solutions

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Research Laboratory junior force researchers are collaborating with Michigan Technological University to reimagine life raft designs for mass rescue operations at sea.In support of a Memorandum of Understanding between AFRL and the United States
Jan. 28, 2019
Registration opens for 3rd annual I-WEPTAC

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announces registration for the Third Annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference is open.
Jan. 28, 2019
New EMNS requires AFMC personnel to update emergency contact information

An Air Force-wide migration of the Emergency Mass Notification System requires all Air Force Materiel Command military and civilian personnel to take critical steps to update their after-hours contact information for emergency notifications.
Jan. 27, 2019
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition will be open on March 1 to students from around the country.The theme for this year’s competition focuses on the fact that July 2019 marks 50 years since humans first walked upon any surface other than planet
Jan. 26, 2019
KC-46 hits milestone at Edwards AFB

Fielding began last week on America’s newest air refueling tanker aircraft – the KC-46 Pegasus. Operationalizing a new military aircraft does not happen often, but when it does, it typically goes through Edwards Air Force Base – the center of the aerospace testing universe. Regardless of whether it
Jan. 25, 2019
Tyndall to host first Industry Day in rebuild effort

The Air Force will host the first industry day for the Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild at Florida State University, Panama City, Florida, on January 31, 2019, from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. This “state of the installation” presentation will inform the Air Force’s potential partners in industry and elected
Jan. 25, 2019
3DELRR innovates by buying contractor’s scrap

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- PEO Digital is using all available resources to minimize the risk of delays as it nears acquisition of a new Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, or 3DELRR. The program office responsible for acquiring the deployable and expeditionary radar purchased a
Jan. 24, 2019
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to perform Super Bowl LIII flyover

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds will conduct a flyover during the National Anthem performance at Super Bowl LIII, Feb. 3, 2019, over Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. “Supporting this event is a tremendous honor for the team and the U.S. Air Force,” said
Jan. 24, 2019
AFICA Change Agents key to future success

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- An organization’s ability to change and adapt often means the difference between success and failure. For that reason, the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency not only embraces change, it lauds it!“Without change, there can be no breakthroughs and,
Jan. 24, 2019
Air Force, celebrities create PSAs to encourage resiliency

A couple of Hollywood celebrities will be featured in two upcoming Air Force public service announcements encouraging its workforce to seek help if and when it’s needed. Actors Jonathan Camp known for StartUp, Six, and American Fright Fest, along with Dave Kiley from the television show Diesel
Jan. 24, 2019
Hill Air Force Base is hiring engineers, scientists

Dust off your resumes, because spring recruiting season is here. Hill Air Force Base is currently recruiting student interns and entry-level professionals.
Jan. 24, 2019
AFTC supports high-priority U.S., Australian Navy test

Late last year, the Air Force Test Center and Team Edwards stepped up to help the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy with a critical test off the coast of California.The Navy was assisting the RAN in testing the combat system on their newest guided missile destroyer, the HMAS Hobart (DDG 39). Due
Jan. 24, 2019
Eglin AFB team nominated for best in food service programs

Evaluators are travelling to nine installations -- one representing each major command -- to determine the best food service programs in the Air Force and award the coveted Hennessy Trophy.

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