APRIL 7, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force awarded $108 million to Northrop Grumman for advance procurement to support the B-21 Raider program. Advance procurement funds will directly support the acquisition of long lead items necessary to build the first lot of production B-21 aircraft. The award of advance procurement reaffirms the Air Force’s commitment to fielding … [Read more...]
April is National Financial Capability Month
APRIL 7, 2022 - The 17th Force Support Squadron’s Airman and Family Readiness Center are hosting several financial workshops to highlight April as National Financial Capability Month. Anyone with base access can sign up for free and learn what resources are available, helping them become financially fit. “We want to teach not just permanent members and their families, but … [Read more...]
Air Force Delivers E-4B Simulator
A U.S. Air Force E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft takes off from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 10, 2019. The E-4B is capable of seating more than 100 people including a joint-service team, an Air Force flight crew, maintenance and security components, a communications team and selected augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob … [Read more...]
Air and Space Expo Connects with Community
APRIL 6, 2022 - Shaw Air Force Base held its first air show in six years, opening the gates to more than 75,000 people for the Shaw Air and Space Expo, April 2-3. The show provided an up close and personal look at the military, from the celebrating significant milestones from the U.S. Air Force’s 75 years of service and Shaw’s 80 years in Sumter. Blending old and new, the … [Read more...]
Air Force Secretary Highlights Space’s Importance
APRIL 6, 2022 - Presenting a robust case for operating in – and defending – space, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said April 5 that “transforming” without delay priorities, practices and spending for the domain is necessary to adequately adapt to a theater that is more volatile yet also increasingly essential to the nation’s security and everyday life. “Space is a … [Read more...]