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May 19, 2023
Air Force transporters deliver agility, lethality

In recognition of National Defense Transportation Day on May 19, here’s a look at what AFIMSC’s logistics pros bring to the fight. Dominant logistic capabilities that traverse the air and ground are key to the agility and lethality of a superior force. That’s what the transportation teams at the Air
May 19, 2023
101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System

The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically
May 18, 2023
Hill AFB, Utah State sign partnership agreement

A new agreement between Utah State University and Hill Air Force Base will create enhanced learning opportunities for students and spur innovative joint research efforts.
May 17, 2023
Six Wright-Patt firefighters decorated for life-saving efforts

Six firefighters assigned to the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base received medals for their life-saving efforts in the line of duty during a ceremony at the base’s fire station, May 10.
May 17, 2023
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force celebrates centennial with exhibit, plane talks

The National Museum of the USAF invites the public to celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a special Plane Talks in honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 20 and the public opening of the museum’s 100th Anniversary exhibit: 100 Years of Heritage: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1923-2023
May 17, 2023
WEAR program enables Airmen and Guardians’ permissive TDY status to aid recruiting efforts

Airmen and Guardians looking to help inspire, engage and recruit the future force by participating first-hand in events that enhance the Department of the Air Force’s recruiting mission are encouraged to look into the We Are All Recruiters, or WEAR, program.
May 16, 2023
AFRL calls for proposals to accelerate smart medical technology innovations

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Nano-Bio Materials Consortium, or NBMC, led by the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, in partnership with Semiconductor Equipment Materials International, or SEMI, has publicly released a request for proposals for dual-use projects designed to
May 16, 2023
AFRL conducts swarm technology demonstration

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, conducted a demonstration, April 5, 2023, of its high-power microwave counter drone weapon, the Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR, as it engaged a swarm of multiple targets at the Chestnut Test Site,
May 16, 2023
The low-down on energy drinks

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in recent years, though they can pose significant risks to health when consumed in excess.
May 15, 2023
Holm Center launches ‘Under the Wings’ Junior ROTC cadet mentorship program

The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development has formally launched a new mentorship program that will link Airmen, Guardians, Guardsman and Reservists with Air Force and Space Force Junior ROTC cadets in high schools at their units across the nation and some places
May 15, 2023
78th SFS: Defending Robins around the clock

As the sun begins to set, so marks the start of the night shift for Charlie Team with 78th Security Forces Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
May 15, 2023
Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
May 12, 2023
AFRL, NASA partner with 8 universities for new Mission Concept Program

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and NASA announced their collaboration with eight universities for a new Mission Concept Program, or MCP, from Jan. 5 to Feb. 3, 2024. The program, sponsored by AFRL's Space Vehicles Directorate, is held under the University Nanosatellite Program, or UNP,
May 12, 2023
Airmen gift registration returns for 2023 Air Force Marathon

Gifted entry registration to participate in the 2023 Air Force Marathon is again available to junior active-duty, Reserve and Guard enlisted service members for the event in September.Donated registrations are available for the 5K, 10K, half and full marathons.“We love the gift-registration program
May 12, 2023
Wright-Patt recognizes new Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program graduates

In early May, select protocol professionals took part in the Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program through The Protocol School of Washington, hosted at the National Museum of U.S. Air Force. This training prepares protocol personnel from all over WPAFB, as well as the Air Force, to deliver

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