DECEMBER 13, 2019 - The B-1 Lancer has been flown hard in the theater of war and terror for the past 15 years. In order to keep the fleet serving the Air Force for the next 20 years and beyond, it needs dedicated structural repair and maintenance, and that’s where Tinker Air Force Base comes in. “It’s been flown past its certified service life and as such, it’s developed … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Systems in GPS-Denied Environment
DECEMBER 11, 2019 - Global Positioning System, or GPS, has become a commonplace technology in today’s world since it first became fully operational in the mid-1990s. Its role as a force-enhancer have also made it a viable target in a contested cyber-space domain. “Many technologies utilize the benefits of GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Though it is … [Read more...]
2020 Air Force Marathon Registration Opens January 1st
DECEMBER 11, 2019 - If you plan to ring in the new year with resolutions of becoming a healthier you, what a better way to stick to that commitment than to sign up for the 24th Annual Air Force Marathon. Registration opens Jan. 1, at midnight, offering the lowest prices of the year with a New Year’s resolution special. “Last year we made a significant overhaul of the course, … [Read more...]
Why I am Getting Out of the Air Force
DECEMBER 6, 2017 - When I first signed my name on the dotted line to serve my country, I had all these crazy, outlandish ideas of what I thought my Air Force experience was going to be. Well, spoiler alert, they didn't come to fruition, but what I got was a million times better than anything I could've ever imagined. The Air Force has not only introduced me into a career … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality Provides New Air Force Training Opportunities
DECEMBER 5, 2019 - The world of technology constantly changes and provides endless possibilities. The Air Force has started to utilize one of these new technologies for the constant training that medical Airmen require to be up to date. Enduvo is a virtual reality software that allows users to not only take part in lessons, but to create their own as well. With this … [Read more...]