SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 — Industry partners working with the Army and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency engineers will fly a pilotless UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter carrying up to 3,000 pounds on supply runs as part of its annual Project Convergence experiments this fall. In addition, the range of the tests will expand significantly across the Pacific. Lt. Gen. Scott … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
‘Hurricane Hunters’ Fly Fiona Mission
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 - Airmen assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to the U.S. Virgin Islands as they collect data on Hurricane Fiona while it remains a threat to land. The squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," is the only operational unit in the world flying weather reconnaissance on a routine basis. Its missions provide atmospheric data that … [Read more...]
Austin Pledges to ‘Ease the Load’ for Service Members
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 - The Defense Department yesterday laid out an array of efforts — some already underway and some on the horizon — that address the needs of married service members and their families, as well as single service members. In a memo titled "Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined those efforts in … [Read more...]
Air Force Marathon Returns After 3-year Hiatus
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 – Both runners and spectators returned for a successful in-person Air Force Marathon after two years of being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. On an international level, the 26th annual event reminded both civilians and military personnel about the importance of fellowship and running for a purpose. “Being able to hold the Air Force Marathon … [Read more...]
AF Hosts International Air Chiefs Conference
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., welcomed air chiefs from 49 air forces for a U.S. Air Force-hosted International Air Chiefs Conference in Washington, D.C. Sept. 15-17. The gathering exemplified the Air Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with allies and partners through meaningful conversation and information exchange. It … [Read more...]