SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discussed current and future challenges for Airmen while speaking with base personnel, Aug. 30. "We are serving during a consequential time, probably the most consequential I've seen in my 30-year career," Bass said at the opening of her Q&A session at the base theater. Before taking questions, Bass … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - A new tool aims to streamline operations, reduce data isolation and redundancy, and optimize resource usage across the security enterprise. The Security Enterprise Communication and User Reporting Environment consolidates security-related information and data from multiple systems and users into a single platform, enabling security professionals to attain … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 - The Common Air Route Surveillance Radar, or CARSR, at Battle Mountain, Nevada, suffered a catastrophic failure on Dec. 27, 2022, when snow accumulation caused the protective dome to collapse onto the antennas within. This radar supports several agencies and feeds into the overall National Airspace System, or NAS, picture used by the North American Aerospace … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - The Air Force Wounded Warrior roadshow visited Grand Forks Air Force Base Aug. 24 to Aug. 25. AFW2 is a congressionally mandated, federally funded program that provides personalized care, services and advocacy to eligible Airmen, Guardians and their families during and after their service. The mission of AFW2 is to facilitate a smooth transition back to … [Read more...]

The Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit, or BATDOK, is software that runs on a smartphone or mobile device that can collect real-time patient information from a variety of sensors at the point of injury. The software makes it easier for the deployed medic to document vitals, help administer critical care, integrate patient data, and identify exact location … [Read more...]