OCTOBER 22, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The progressive adaptations and breakthroughs made in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance arena have changed the way wars are fought, and the way commanders think about the battlespace. “Whether we have Airmen exploiting full motion video data or serving downrange in the (Central Command) area of responsibility, these … [Read more...]
Future of Air Force Helicopter Fleets Discussed at Conference
OCTOBER 21, 2014, BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - Air Force Global Strike Command's Helicopter Operations Division hosted the Worldwide Helicopter Conference here Oct. 7-9, to discuss the current and future state of the Air Force's helicopter fleets. The conference promoted cross talk among the Air Force's helicopter forces, which are principally operated by Air … [Read more...]
Air Force to Release Small Business Research Solicitations
OCTOBER 21, 2014, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program office is set to release its fiscal year 2015 list of topics Oct. 22, on the SBIR/STTR website. Small businesses and research institutions with expertise to address the topics' technology challenges are … [Read more...]
When Responding to Surveys, Check to Ensure They’re Official
OCTOBER 16, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Airmen around the world are asked to respond to many surveys, some of which are official and legitimate. Others, however, are not official and Airmen should not respond to them. According to Renee Tealer of the Air Force Survey Office, Air Force Personnel Center, Airmen typically get three types of … [Read more...]
Undergrad Flying Training Applications Due in December
OCTOBER 15, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The 2015 undergraduate flying training selection board originally scheduled for Jan. 20-23 will now convene Feb. 17-20 and associated application suspenses have shifted by approximately one month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Oct. 10. Eligible active-duty officers interested in undergraduate flying … [Read more...]