APRIL 5, 2021 - During the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management graduation ceremony March 25, history was made as this year’s class included Guardians of the U.S. Space Force. A total of 230 master’s and six doctorate degrees were awarded in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. One graduate earned dual master’s … [Read more...]
Technical Training Now Includes “Respect” in Curriculum
APRIL 5, 2021 - A cultural development course, delivered to Airmen during their initial technical training, is adding respect to their mandatory curriculum. Airmanship 200 is the second of three development courses that new Airmen receive to impart a common understanding of Air Force values through guided discussions. It bridges the gap between the Airmanship 100 course at … [Read more...]
Air Force Seeks to Modernize Energy Infrastructure
APRIL 5, 2021 - The Department of Defense is one of the largest single consumers of energy and relies heavily on fossil fuels to meet national security objectives. The way energy is generated, transmitted, stored, and used, energy today is both a paramount combat enabler, and a potentially crippling vulnerability. History leads us to conclude that future wars will likely be … [Read more...]
Female Defenders Test New, Improved Body Armor
APRIL 2, 2021 - “I appreciate the time and effort that was put into creating body armor geared toward properly equipping female Airmen,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Villalobos, NCO in charge of logistics with the 509th SFS. The new vest features a curved front plate and added buckles on the inside making it easily adjustable to fit all shapes and sizes. After … [Read more...]
Air Force Marathon Relay Returns
APRIL 1, 2021 - The Air Force Marathon’s three-person relay has returned and takes place Sept. 18. Registration will close after first 250 teams sign up. Relay participants, who must be ages 12 or older, can form a team under the following divisions. Men’s Women’s Mixed male/female (2:1 gender ratio; one runner must be a female) Military male Military female Military … [Read more...]




