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...]
Security Forces Academy Graduates Become More Lethal, Ready
JUNE 5, 2019 - Recognizing the pace of change is accelerating, the Security Forces Academy here has taken full advantage of an opportunity to help field tomorrow’s Air Force faster and smarter by adding innovative technology into its apprentice course to help produce more lethal and ready Airmen. Arguably the most critical skills a Defender must possess – how and when to … [Read more...]