JULY 8, 2019 - Air Force leaders are leaving no stone unturned in their search for the best industry practices and innovations to consider in rebuilding Tyndall AFB, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. To that end, members of the Tyndall Program Management Office, along with Air Force experts, industry and community leaders participated in an … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Announce Tour Length Changes
JULY 2, 2019 - After listening to feedback from Airmen and career field managers, Air Force officials are reducing targeted special duty and instructor tour lengths to create a more ready and resilient force. The tour length reduction from four to three years for military training instructors, military training leaders, Air Education and Training Command technical training … [Read more...]
XQ-58A UAV Completes Second Successful Flight
JUNE 18, 2019 - The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a low-cost unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight, June 11, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The test marked the second successful flight for the aircraft this year. The inaugural 72-minute flight was recorded in March. The Air Force Research Laboratory developed the … [Read more...]
Providing Access to Space Through Innovation
JUNE 18, 2019, VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA - As the space domain continues to grow, so does the need for access to space. The U.S. Air Force and Space Command are powered by innovation. Because of this, Vandenberg Air Force Base is continually making improvements to base facilities, equipment and the way Airmen and operation partners do their job in order to complete the … [Read more...]
Flight Equipment Redesigned to Better Fit Female Aviators
JUNE 7, 2019 - Flight equipment is on its way through a major overhaul. The biggest change coming to the equipment is it is being designed with measurements from female aviators. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new … [Read more...]