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April 21, 2020
Virtual PMO continues progress toward ‘Installation of the Future’

Telework had always been a tool of flexibility and a privilege for Lt. Col. Shayla CantySmith. Today, due to health advisories from the recent COVID-19, telework is critical for CantySmith and the entire 25-person Tyndall Program Management Office to continue delivering the “Installation of the
April 21, 2020
Pilot study aims to save money, protect environment with fewer oil changes

A simple change in Air Force oil change procedures may save the Air Force over $1 million per year, while also helping protect the environment. Current regulatory drivers require installations to analyze the oil in small engines, including generators, annually and replace the oil completely at
April 17, 2020
412th Test Wing Security Forces Squadron ramps up augmentation force training

During a time of reduced manning levels when mission-essential personnel are the only ones allowed to work on Edwards Air Force Base due to the COVID-19 pandemic, units are coming up with unique, unconventional or alternative ways to continue with the mission and maintain a steady state as a force
April 17, 2020
AFMC mission operational under ‘new norm’

With a focus on high priority, critical operational needs and ensuring the health and safety of Airmen, the Air Force Materiel Command continues to maintain support to the Air Force across all mission areas in the face of COVID-19.
April 14, 2020
EPAWSS testing readies F-15 for future

The F-15E Eagle fleet is currently undergoing critical electronic warfare testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) on Edwards Air Force Base, California. This F-15E is outfitted with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS). The EPAWSS is an integrated digital
April 8, 2020
452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track

The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has worked through the challenges of teleworking and modified work schedules to keep their fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks flying and meeting mission requirements.
April 7, 2020
PMO Engineers thrive with ‘once in a lifetime’ billion-dollar rebuild

The $4.25 billion rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base may seem like an overwhelming task to some, but for three Air Force civil engineer captains at the heart of the Program Management Office, the project presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. As project managers for the PMO, and as part of the
April 1, 2020
Airmen utilize social media to expand professional, personal knowledge base

As Airmen head home to telework due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, California, have responded to this crisis by developing an online learning platform to bring people across the Air Force together.
April 1, 2020
New sanitization procedures take effect at Ridley Mission Control

New expanded sanitation procedures were initiated recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to stem the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak ensure the 412th Test Wing remains mission capable.
March 26, 2020
AFMC commander provides COVID-19 mission update

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, provides an update to the force on AFMC missions and readiness during COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Air Force Works with Project Owners to Protect Health of Airmen and Families Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

With the evolving COVID-19 situation, privatized housing project owners have assured the Air Force that emergency and urgent workorders should and will continue to be addressed while routine maintenance has been temporarily suspended for many privatized projects. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center
March 19, 2020
Ogden ALC’s 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron earns LAMP Award

Since the establishment of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex Logistics Airmen Mastering Possibilities (LAMP) award in May 2019, it has been awarded monthly to Ogden ALC’s units and teams that have gone above and beyond in making the complex a more efficient and better place to work.
March 17, 2020
Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
March 5, 2020
AFMC command chief visits Hill

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, visited Hill Air Force Base March 1-3 to tour facilities and meet with the base’s Airmen.
Feb. 5, 2020
412th Test Wing changes leadership

Col. Matthew Higer assumed command of the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 5.

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