Air Force Features

March 31, 2022
Hill AFB’s 388th OSS exploring agile communications options for F-35A

The 388th Fighter Wing’s Operations Support Squadron cyber Airmen are currently exploring high-speed communications options to support F-35A Lightning II Agile Combat Employment.
March 30, 2022
Acquisition Instructor Course updates provide Airmen with opportunities to innovate, collaborate

Acquisition Instructor Course program mission is to train highly skilled acquisition instructors and leaders in tactical and strategic knowledge to meet the operational needs of tomorrow’s multi‐domain battlespace.
March 27, 2022
Dayton, Wright-Patt AFB team up for Big Hoopla

This year marked the ninth year University of Dayton Arena hosted the games that determine which four programs finish filling in the 64-team bracket, and the Big Hoopla festivities leading up to the tournament have become a tradition in their own right.
March 23, 2022
Advice from the top: Find your support, be supportive

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to share stories of the past and celebrate the achievements of individuals who operated outside of societal norms and achieved success, setting the stage for future generations to follow.
March 23, 2022
Guide serves as digital campaign repository

The digital guide is the authoritative source of information about products being worked for the Department of the Air Force Digital Campaign.
March 16, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

As the lead command for Counter-sUAS efforts for the Air Force, a team of seven experts from the Air Force Materiel Command Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Directorate facilitates research and development efforts related to defensive sUAS technology.
March 15, 2022
AFWERX Agility Prime program, BETA Technologies make history with first Airman flight of electric aircraft

This milestone, which took place at BETA’s Plattsburgh, New York, hangar and testing facility – just 35 miles from its South Burlington, Vermont, headquarters – is the culmination of a two-year partnership between BETA and the Agility Prime program.
March 8, 2022
Digital University offers more educational opportunities for Airmen

A team of Digital University designers revamped the educational platform based on user feedback with upgrades including new courses, new learning paths for data science, cloud engineering and secured app development.
Feb. 28, 2022
Cross Cultural Mentoring Panel highlights mentorship challenges, opportunities

Coinciding with the annual Black History Month Observance, the virtual event featured a panel of Black leaders from across the command.
Feb. 23, 2022
AFMC marks progress in diversity initiatives, continues change, implementation

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the enterprise as it implements commander-driven expectations to drive cultural change in the organization.
Feb. 22, 2022
AFRL's Lightfoot named Black Engineer of the Year

Dr. Leonard Lightfoot received the 2022 Black Engineer of the Year Award in STEM for Professional Achievement, after being nominated by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Sensors Directorate.
Feb. 21, 2022
Respite Care available for EFMP families

The program provides active duty Air Force families with short-term, specialized childcare to reduce the stressors associated with caring for a child with exceptional needs.
Jan. 27, 2022
DAF announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists

As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
Jan. 25, 2022
AFICC oversees COVID-19 relief efforts as part of DAF ACT, awards contract for critical test kit materials

The Air Force Installation Contracting Center is overseeing the execution of billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief, with a recent contract award providing critical materials used in the production of rapid, point-of-care COVID-19 test kits.
Jan. 19, 2022
Agile Patriot grows AFMC leaders of tomorrow

Air Force Materiel Command held its 2021 Agile Patriot professional development conference, Jan. 10-13, providing both mid-tier military and civilian Airmen with the tools and training to be successful leaders in the future. Airmen attended virtually via Microsoft Teams.

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