MARCH 22, 2021 - Aerospace propulsion technicians with the 103rd Maintenance Squadron began a new era of engine maintenance at Bradley Air National Guard Base with their first engine run inside the base's new T-10 Hush House on March 17. This type of facility allows the aerospace propulsion shop to maximize maintenance efficiency and run T56 turboprop engines in a … [Read more...]
Air Force ROTC Reduces Length of Enlisted Assignments
MARCH 18, 2021 - Headquarters Air Force ROTC has reduced the number of years enlisted cadre serve at detachments from four to three years. Effective March 1, the reduction aligns the tour length with those of other special duty assignments, such as military training instructors and leaders, stateside enlisted professional military education instructors and technical training … [Read more...]
Air Force Offers 1,300-Plus Summer Jobs for Students
MARCH 18, 2021 - More than 1,300 students will get an opportunity to develop and hone their skills under the Department of the Air Force’s flagship summer-hire program. The 2021 Summer Hire Employment Program provides students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school and other qualifying educational programs with opportunities to work in federal departments … [Read more...]
Army, Air Force Fund Research to Pursue Quantum Computing
MARCH 17, 2021 - Joint Army- and Air Force-funded researchers have taken a step toward building a fault-tolerant quantum computer, which could provide enhanced data processing capabilities. Quantum computing has the potential to deliver new computing capabilities for how the Army plans to fight and win in what it calls multi-domain operations. It may also advance materials … [Read more...]
Air Force’s First F-15EX Arrives at Eglin
MARCH 12, 2021 - The F-15EX, the Air Force’s newest fighter, touched down at Eglin Air Force Base March 11. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and operational tests. “It’s a special day for the base and our mission,” said Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, 96th Test Wing commander. “We’re … [Read more...]