JUNE 15, 2021 - Following the COVID-19 pandemic, supply shortages have been popping up in everything from lumber to computer chips to new cars. These shortfalls are likely to affect some service members and their families this summer during the typically busy permanent change of station, or PCS, season. According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal … [Read more...]
Air Force Adds Maintenance Duty Uniform and Tactical OCP Caps
JUNE 15, 2021 - Air Force commanders of units with aircraft maintenance, industrial and other labor intensive Air Force Specialty Codes will have the option to authorize wear of a standardized, maintenance duty uniform, also referred to as coveralls, which may be worn on a day-to-day basis upon publication of the updated AFI 36-2903 anticipated for August 2021. The career … [Read more...]
Navy Space Energy Mission: One Year and Still Going
JUNE 11, 2021 - It has been one year since U.S. Naval Research Laboratory engineers launched PRAM, the Photovoltaic Radio-frequency Antenna Module, aboard the Air Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle on May 17, 2020. The mission is part of a comprehensive investigation into prospective terrestrial use of solar energy captured in space. “It’s been exhilarating getting to this … [Read more...]
Exchange Celebrates Army’s 246th Birthday with Savings
JUNE 10, 2021 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is wishing the U.S. Army a happy 246th birthday. Military shoppers can join the celebration with special one-day savings at the Exchange. On June 14, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and military shoppers can use their MILITARY STAR® card to receive: 10 cents off every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations. 15% off at … [Read more...]
Air Force Electric Aircraft Performs First Medevac
JUNE 9, 2021 - AFWERX Agility Prime and new partner Kitty Hawk reached a milestone in May with their first operational exercise. “This exercise produced important data that will bolster the program going forward,” said Lt. Col. Martin Salinas, the mission design team lead in the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. The technology and companies in the AFWERX … [Read more...]