Medical professionals focus on traumatic brain injuries

One of the results of the Global War on Terror is an increase in traumatic brain injuries among deployed personnel. As of July 23, the Defense Department requires that every deploying member be tested with the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics within 12 months prior to deployment. A

Tinker set to host bombers summit

A bomber summit will be held Sept. 11 and 12 at the Hill Conference Center. Catering to approximately 40 bomber fleet representatives, topics will include the health of the aircraft, sustainability, capability upgrades and modernization efforts. Additionally, Air Combat Command officials will

Tinker AFB unit earns Shingo Prize

The B-1B Programmed Depot Maintenance team here is the recipient of the Shingo Bronze Medallion in the public sector category. The Shingo Prize is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of manufacturing."It was established in 1988, and promotes Lean manufacturing concept awareness and recognizes

Tornado wreaks havoc in Eglin AFB housing

As Hurricane Gustav made its trek across the Gulf of Mexico, residents on base here had a rude awakening Sep. 1. Air traffic controllers saw the first of three funnel clouds emerge from the storm's feeder bands that raked Northwest Florida at approximately 9:45 a.m. Rain and winds gusting to more

AFMC receives acquisition authority

Air Force Materiel Command is now authorized to pursue services acquisitions valued at up to $500 million, following the signing of an agreement between the command and Air Force Acquisitions officials. Under the agreement, reached in August, AFMC received "Probationary Silver Delegation Authority"

Technical review improves Minuteman III nozzle builds

A team of scientists and engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, in collaboration with Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, Utah, and industry, have resolved a challenging technical issue confronting the nation's land-based Minuteman III

Advanced engine, hearing protection on display at AF Museum

The first aircraft to fly by pulsed-detonation engine power, along with associated hearing protection technology -- both developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory - became additions to the National Museum of the United States Air Force during an Aug. 25 ceremony here at the Museum Annex. AFRL's

AF senior leaders address Hill Airmen

The acting secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff spoke to top leaders and several thousand airmen here Aug. 22. Michael Donley and Gen. Norton Schwartz brought a tone mixed with both optimism and practicality in their speeches to Airmen. "It's been two months and one day since

F-15 tests alternative jet engine fuel

An aviation first was accomplished when an F-15E Strike Eagle flew here Aug. 19 using an alternative fuel. Engineers from the 830th Aircraft Sustainment Group, maintainers with the 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots from the 339th Flight Test Squadron joined with the Air Force

AFMC commander visits Joint Base Balad

Civilian receives honor for laser medicine research

The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc., the world's largest scientific organization dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications, has selected an Air Force civilian for elevation to the status of Fellow.

Satellite's data collection will support warfighter

Tactical Satellite-3's scheduled October mission is set to demonstrate rapid data collection and transmission to the combatant commander in the theater of interest. During Tactical Satellite-3's upcoming flight, a new capability of employing a hyperspectral imager with a space-based, onboard

AF Marathon offers more than 26.2 mile race

People can become a part of history by logging onto www.usafmarathon.com and registering for the 12th annual United States Air Force Marathon. The event will take place Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio. Races include the full marathon, including wheeled division, a half-marathon,

Air Force museum receives highest national recognition

The National Museum of the United States Air Force has again achieved accreditation by American Association of Museums officials. It is the highest national recognition a museum can receive. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies and to

Test satellite to provide warfighters eye in the sky

Fans of the television show "24" often watch fictional counter-terrorist agent Jack Bauer wipe out adversary cells even though he is often severely outnumbered. In his favor, he usually has real-time satellite locations of his enemies sent to his personal digital assistant so that he is always one