FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - The 157th Air Refueling Wing has its full complement of planes, following the delivery of a KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueler directly from the factory to Pease Air National Guard Base, Newington, New Hampshire, Feb. 5. The arrival brings the base’s fleet to its full roster of 12 jets. The historic flight was crewed by a Pease aircrew that included pilots … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
MCSC Creates Social Media Network for Marines
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - Marine Corps Systems Command drew inspiration from social media and video games to create an information hub catering to the needs of the 21st century Marine. In February, MCSC’s Program Manager for Infantry Weapons launched the Infantry Weapons Information Tool, an intuitive website inspired by social media that aims to increase communication among the … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing the Flightline of the Future
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - The Tyndall Program Management Office hosted a Flightline of the Future Summit Feb. 3 to explore opportunities to turn the base’s current flightline into a high-tech resource for the missions of tomorrow. “We are incorporating visions across the enterprise to perfect the overall Installation of the Future concept, which includes a smart flightline,” said … [Read more...]
Leadership Mentoring Symposium Develops the Force
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - Mentors and mentees virtually attending the two-day Air Education and Training Command Leadership Mentoring Symposium Jan. 26-27 were given tools needed to inspire and advance the force through mentoring. “Everyone needs mentors, and my advice is to find mentors within and outside of your career field, as well as mentors who look like you and don’t look … [Read more...]
MacDill Uses Super Bowl LV Flyover For AIM Program
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - Tampa Bay students visited MacDill Air Force Base Feb. 5 to learn about the Air Force aircraft scheduled to fly over Raymond James Stadium during Super Bowl LV. Twenty-two students from Hillsborough High School, Robinson High School and Plant High School met with aircrews and toured a B-1B Lancer bomber from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas and a KC-135 … [Read more...]