August 28, 2014, NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) - Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) Multicultural Committee hosted Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority (KEY) Aug. 26 during a Women's Equality Day celebration at Naval Station Norfolk. This annual observance recognizes women throughout history and the contributions they have made toward full equality in the United States. "The … [Read more...]
Airmen Offer Deployment Tips
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2014 - First-time deployments for new airmen can be intimidating, even terrifying for the introvert who isn't used to being a part of the team atmosphere that comes with being in the military. The feelings of nervousness, fear or even embarrassment come easily in this situation. This leads you to wonder if you're going to be accepted into a … [Read more...]
Equipment Accountability Vital to Partnership
August 22, 2014, SOUDA BAY, Greece (AFNS) - The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a unique airframe. Its wingspan is wider than 32 feet, it's nearly 50 feet long and its top is 16 feet high. It can travel at speeds of roughly 1,500 mph, and the aircraft engines create thrust -- the force that moves the aircraft through the air -- of about 27,000 pounds. It takes thousands of pieces … [Read more...]
Air Force, Small Business Partnership Yields Blade Health Monitoring Technology
August 21, 2014, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - A cost-saving and risk-mitigating technology for scanning engine rotor blades developed by the Air Force and a small business recently resulted in awards of more than $5 million. Blade Diagnostics Corporation, or BDC, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, received the awards for its SmartBlend System, which performs a … [Read more...]
Air Force Funds Small Business Participation in Research and Development Programs
August 21, 2014, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - The Air Force is searching for innovative, technology-based small businesses to compete for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer, or SBIR and STTR, research and development contracts. "We're trying to foster innovative technology solutions for the warfighter and the U.S. Air … [Read more...]