Air Force Launches ADVENT Technology Demonstrator Phase

The Air Force Research Laboratory has completed its assessment of the two ADVENT, adaptive versatile engine technology, Phase I efforts and found both companies worthy of proceeding to Phase II. This finding follows an intensive two-year effort of design, analysis and component risk reduction

Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft gets X-plane designation

Air Force officials have approved X-55A as the new designation for the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft. The X-55A is a technology demonstrator for the design and manufacture of future aircraft using advanced composite materials. The X-55A is a modified Dornier 328J aircraft with the fuselage aft

First Lady visits Eglin, speaks on AF family

First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Air Force's largest U.S. base Oct. 15 to meet with local leadership and talk to Eglin's Airmen about the importance of family. Her focus was to acknowledge the new initiative of 'Year of the Air Force Family,' a year-long project to celebrate all Airmen and the

Air Force Releases Results of T-38 Accident Investigation

An Air Force accident investigation board has determined that a failure in the rudder  operating mechanism caused the crash of a T-38 aircraft on a training mission 12 miles north of Edwards AFB, Calif., on May 21, 2009. The report states the failure was most likely due to maintenance issues. Major

Wright Patt celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chief Master Sergeant rank

The 50th anniversary of the rank of chief master sergeant is right around the corner and a special ceremony will take place for this historical event. "The Golden Anniversary of the Rank of Chief Master Sergeant" will be observed Dec. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the National Museum of the United

ESC team efforts bring new CAOC to life

When the new, state-of-the-art combined air and space operations center, or CAOC, in Southwest Asia came on line Sept. 1, it marked a milestone for joint and coalition combat forces and for the Electronic Systems Center team working to make it happen. "We're constantly striving to bring enhanced AOC

Energy projects abound at Wright-Patterson AFB

October is energy awareness month and base energy program officials here are reminding everyone to do their part to help meet national goals to reduce peak energy consumption 30 percent by 2015. With new, more aggressive mandates for energy conservation in federal facilities and an increased

DoJ prosecutes first-ever tenant-landlord dispute under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

A Virginia landlord fought the law and the law won. When the landlord failed to return prepaid rent and security deposits to Col. Deborah Bean, 78th Air Base Wing vice commander, she was in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The landlord was prosecuted by the Department of Justice,

Fleece wear policy released

The 98th Air Force Virtual Uniform Board has just released a policy message for wearing the new Air Force sage green fleece as an outer garment for the Airmen Battle Uniform. According to the message, the sage green fleece may only be worn over the ABU top, and is not authorized to be worn solely

Town-Hall meeting covers initial reaction to ECSS kickoff

Logistics leaders here in addition to Air Force and contracted visitors hosted a town hall meeting in the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 6 to discuss the initial setup of Release 1 of the Expeditionary Combat Support System that kicked off at Hanscom June 30. ECSS, a commercial off-the-shelf

Safety Officials Urge TDY Safety

Following two unrelated crimes in the past two months against an Air Force Materiel Command airman and civilian, AFMC safety officials are urging travelers to be alert to the potential dangers at unfamiliar locations. Earlier this year an AFMC civilian was assaulted and robbed while on temporary

AF authorizes BDU cold weather item to wear with ABUs

The Air Force has now authorized wear of the Battle Dress Uniform cold weather Gore-Tex and field jacket with the current Airman Battle Uniform. The decision to authorize the coat stems from the demand of cold weather gear outweighing current supply of the new ABU coat. According to a message

Hanscom celebrates AF Year of the Family with Fire Prevention Week

Hanscom's Oktoberfest delivers on family fun

Guidance released on 100 percent cotton ABU

Air Force senior leaders issued guidance clarifying the wear of the 100 percent cotton Airman Battle Uniform. According to a message dated Sept. 7, only Airmen in jobs that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, requirements are authorized to wear the 100 percent cotton ABU. It