U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, left, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi answer questions during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. Allvin and Flosi met with Airmen, recognized outstanding performers, and hosted an all call to discuss the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront great … [Read more...]
Airlift Invention Saves Air Force Time, Money
A NATO Air Transportation personnel installs the K-Wedge on the floor of a Heavy Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III at Papa Air Base, Hungary, Feb. 27, 2024. The K-Wedge is an installable C-17 loading aid and low-cost solution that eliminates preventable damage during cargo loading operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brett Kiser) APRIL 30, 2024 - … [Read more...]
Test Pilots Evaluate New Electric Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty, 96th Test Wing commander and instructor, Jim Mueller, Modern Technology Solutions Inc., prepare to taxi for an electric aircraft test flight April 22, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Geraghty and other Eglin test pilots flew the 80-horsepower 1000-pound Pipistrel Velis Electro over a three-week period to provide qualitative evaluations to … [Read more...]
Tyndall AFB Answers the Call for Change
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, centered, watches firefighters during Readiness Challenge X at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 25, 2024. Allvin toured the Silver Flag training site, where the Readiness Challenge tests civil engineers from across the globe on their ability to execute critical operations in a simulated contested environment. (U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]
Referral Bonuses Aim to Help Fill Mission-Critical Vacancies
APRIL 26, 2024 - The Air Force Materiel Command has implemented a referral bonus program to help bolster accessions for hard-to-fill vacancies across the command. The goal of the program is to incentivize current employees who recruit individuals that are subsequently appointed to eligible positions. “Bolstering accessions for hard-to-fill, mission-critical positions is a … [Read more...]