Pentagon urges employees to 'leap' into fitness

Uniformed and civilian Air Force members are encouraged to represent the Defense Department in the presidential fitness challenge this fall as our country continues to focus on health and wellness.The DOD's civilian personnel policy office is sponsoring 'Leap Into Fall,' a fitness challenge for all

Seven C-17s participate in formation flight testing

The 418th Flight Test Squadron conducted flight tests Sept. 14, 2010, to evaluate modifications made to the C-17 Globemaster III formation flight system.The flight test required multiple C-17s to fly in formation to test and validate how the FFS performs.  The FFS enables the pilot to monitor and

U.S. Air Force Marathon sells out all events as of Sept. 14

All of the events at this year's Air Force Marathon sold out Sept. 14, 2010.The last spot was sold in the marathon's 5K event, closing out a field of 12,000 runners that will take part in the 14th annual event Sept. 17 and 18. "We are extremely proud that so many people have taken notice of this

AFMC commander visits Tinker's air logistics center

Cursor on Target conference to feature hands-on challenge

Hours of PowerPoint presentations are not on the agenda for next week's Cursor on Target Users' Conference, which officials from the Electronic Systems Center here will host Sept. 22 and 23.The conference will include several presentations, but a scenario-based, 'friendly competition' will dominate

Online dining facility survey seeks Airmen's feedback

An Air Force Materiel Command Services dining hall survey is available online now through Sept. 24, 2010. The survey aims to gather Airmen's feedback on things such as dining facility convenience, menu choices, location and customer service. The survey, which takes less than 10 minutes to complete,

Air Force Research Laboratory launches new age in testing

Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 here began a new phase of rocket testing with the delivery of an Upper Stage Engine Technology program turbo pump Sept. 8, 2010.The pump was delivered to AFRL's upgraded 2A rocket test stand, where it will undergo a series of tests using liquid hydrogen.The

Club membership drive to offer patrons added benefits

All personnel who join any Air Force club between Oct. 15 and Dec. 31, 2010, will automatically receive three months free dues, be part of a free cash-back rewards program, and receive two free lunches at their respective club. "We want all personnel to consider club membership and understand the

Tinker continues successful energy conservation campaign

With its 'How Low Can We Go' energy conservation campaign, Tinker is on the right track to conserve energy and reduce energy-related costs.The 'How Low Can We Go' initiative, introduced nearly a year ago, encourages personnel to limit energy usage when away from the office. Since its induction, base

ESC to begin testing 'Venture Catalyst' solutions

Electronic Systems Center officials are preparing to conduct seven demonstrations, each designed to test a specific technology solution they might have known little or nothing about just months ago.The seven technology demos emerged from a 'Solutions Workshop' held here in late July, run in

Chief of Staff to participate in Air Force Marathon 10K

The Air Force Chief of Staff is putting himself on the starting line during Air Force Marathon events here, joining thousands of others ready to show their dedication to physical fitness.Gen. Norton Schwartz plans to return to the Air Force Marathon for the second year in a row, this time running

C-17 conducts flight tests with biofuel

The Air Force's ongoing alternative fuels certification efforts reached a new milestone Aug. 27, 2010, when a C-17 Globemaster III from here flew on all engines using jet fuel blended with a combination of traditional petroleum-based fuel, or JP-8, biofuel derived in part from animal fat, and

Aircraft take shelter at Eglin to evade hurricane's effects

The once familiar sight of F-15 four-ships soaring over the Eglin skies returned Sept. 1, 2010, but only lasted for a short time. The F-15E Strike Eagles were from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., which evacuated its aircraft due to the approaching Hurricane Earl.Approximately 30 F-15Es and

MQ-9 Reaper crashes near El Mirage Airfield, Calif.

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft crashed approximately one mile north of El Mirage Airfield, Calif., at 2:45 p.m. EDT Aug. 31, 2010.The RPA was flying a training mission and launched from Gray Butte Airfield located about five miles east of El Mirage. Both airfields are about midway between

Chief Scientist describes future technology

"Humans today are still more capable than machines, but by 2030 that is absolutely not going to be the case anymore," said Dr. Werner Dahm, Air Force Chief Scientist, in describing one of the conclusions he reached during the Air Force's first in-depth look at future technology in more than a