JANUARY 12, 2022 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the postpartum health guidance revision efforts for the upcoming Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen-specific physical fitness test policy. “We’re taking into account the mother’s needs while still keeping to the higher standard for the career field’s physical demands,” said Master Sgt. John … [Read more...]
New Era of Air Force Physical Fitness Assessments
JANUARY 10, 2022 - Pease Airman can expect some new exercise options the next time they complete their Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment. The Air Force recently unveiled new assessment options that allow Airmen to choose from a wider variety of exercises to show their level of fitness. 2nd Lt. Ryan Ducharme, officer in charge of the 157th Personnel Flight, said most … [Read more...]
F-16s Strengthen Air Policing Mission with Poland
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, taxis at Łask Air Base, Poland, January 4, 2022. The ability to perform Agile Combat Employment through enhanced Air Policing for various durations of time allows us to demonstrate the flexible and scalable response enhanced Air Policing provides in an evolving … [Read more...]
Edison Grants Empower Air Force Researchers
First Lt. Jeremiah Williams of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Sensors Directorate is using an Edison Grant to lead experiments with Gallium Oxide, a material that may improve the performance of power switches. The Edison Grant is an initiative to increase the technical proficiency of our Airmen and Guardians by funding highly-focused, military-led, research through small, … [Read more...]
Air Force Observes National Mentoring Month in January
JANUARY 7, 2022 - The Air Force and Space Force observe January as National Mentoring Month. It’s a time to focus Airmen and Guardians on investing in the mentoring movement — as either mentor or mentee. Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. … [Read more...]