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Don't let voting requirements keep you from casting a ballot

With the November elections approaching, voting resources ranging from Defense Department websites to installation level assistance officers are available for military members and their families."Voting is a constitutional right and the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act covers all

Joint team restores precision airdrop capability

Warfighters at forward operating bases have recently begun receiving much needed supplies again via a critical variant of the Joint Precision Airdrop System, thanks to the combined efforts of an Air Force, Army and contract team.JPADS is a family of equipment consisting of parachutes, mission

Quick action, training save life of museum visitor

He must have been "at the right place at the right time." That familiar expression definitely proved true for an Illinois man who was making a visit to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 19.Shortly after arriving, he collapsed at the entrance to the gift shop and did not have a pulse.As

AFMC bases to offer Self-Care Basics program

"Is there a doctor in the house?"Because most people do not have constant, immediate access to a medical professional, Civilian Health Promotion Services -- a partnership program between Air Force Materiel Command and Federal Occupational Health -- has developed the Self-Care Basics Program,

Air Force announces AFMC senior leader changes

The Air Force announced Sept. 22, 2010, the President's nomination of Maj. Gen. Charles R. Davis, the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons, for promotion to the grade of lieutenant general, and assignment to replace Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds as commander of the Electronic Systems Center.The Air

AFMC Air Force Club scholarship winners announced

Air Force Materiel Command Services is proud to announce the following 2010 AFMC Club Scholarship winners.Winners include the following: - Jacob A. Beierle, son of Col. Mark T. Beierle, Tinker AFB, Okla. - Matthew M. Besemer, son of retired Senior Master Sgt. Michael Besemer, Robins AFB, Ga.- Erica

Net-centricity transcends the network, speakers say

Several high-level Air Force, joint service and industry speakers discussed the powers and perils of operating in a net-centric environment at this year's Net-Centric Operations Conference at the Wentworth Hotel and Conference Center here Sept. 20, 2010.Sponsored by the Patriots Roost Chapter of the

New computer chip cuts cost and adds efficiency to space systems

The need for enhanced electronic capacity and capability on military and commercial satellites has significantly increased due to a growing dependence on navigation, communication and surveillance systems.The dilemma for operators to meet the rising reliance on space-based technology involves the

Air Force Marathon sets attendance record

A record field of 12,000 runners registered for 2010 Air Force Marathon events Sept. 17-18 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This year's race participation shattered the previous 2009 marathon record of 9,969 runners, and by Sept. 14 had completely sold out at the pre-determined race cap of

Chemical cleaning shop fulfills mission and cuts waste

Numerous airplane parts will take the plunge at some point during their time here. The chemical-laden waters of the Propulsion Maintenance Group Chemical Cleaning shop ensure that each of these parts emerges from the bath clean and ready for the next process. It's a process to strip parts of

Improved weather technology on the way to warfighters

The Electronic Systems Center's Aerospace Management Systems Division Weather Systems Branch is working to provide Air Force decision makers improved weather sensing and viewing capabilities. Officials within the branch are working to bring the portable Doppler radar system developed by

AETC civic leaders experience Wright-Patterson

Twenty one civic leaders from across the country joined the commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, to travel here Sept. 7-9, 2010, to get a firsthand look at the many diverse and critical missions vital to the Air Force. The civic leader group included business owners,

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