MAY 30, 2019, ARLINGTON, VA - The Air Force and Navy took the important step to enable the development of an integrated space enterprise architecture. In a memorandum dated May 28, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer announced the transfer of responsibility for future narrowband satellite communications. “To prepare for the … [Read more...]
New F-16 Ghost Paint Scheme Brings Unique Look to 64th AGRS
MAY 24, 2019, NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet made its initial flight after receiving the first U.S. Air Force “Ghost” paint scheme, May 23. The design was chosen by a poll held by Brig. Gen. Robert Novotny, 57th Wing commander, on his social media account to add a new look to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS). “I love this job, and I … [Read more...]
Air Force Secretary Wilson Praises Airmen, Expresses Gratitude
MAY 22, 2019 - Two years and nine days since becoming the 24th Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson bid a formal farewell, May 21, to the institution and its Airmen, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve and declaring, “I will always be an Airman.” “I lived a blessed life,” Wilson said in a 15-minute speech which reflected on her tenure as the Air Force’s … [Read more...]
Air Force Advancing Wearable Human-Monitoring Technology
MAY 20, 2019 - Through an industry-academia partnership and a recently-released request for proposals, the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to advance human-monitoring research and development for the future warfighter. The request for proposals, announced May 6, 2019, targets projects designed to accelerate innovations in health monitoring, diagnostics, and … [Read more...]
Airman Safety App Empowers Airmen to Submit Instant Reports
MAY 20, 2019 - In the land of ‘make believe,’ occupational hazards wouldn’t be a problem, because a wave of a magical wand would simply make any safety concerns disappear. Unfortunately, the Hawaii Air National Guard doesn’t have any wands, but it now has the next best thing – the Airman Safety App. The Airman Safety Action Program, also known as ASAP, is an online resource … [Read more...]