Tech. Sgt. Chyenne A. Adams Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs 9/26/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force's top scientist presented the service's science, technology, engineering and mathematics developments here Sept. 18 at the Air Force Association's 2012 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition. Dr. Mark T. Maybury, the Air Force's 33rd chief … [Read more...]
OWLS Inspires Women to Ignite Their Power and Passion Within
by 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs 9/25/2012 - ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- AcademyWomen sponsored its 9th annual Officer Women Leadership Symposium Sept. 21-22 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va. To go along with this year's theme: Igniting the power and passion within, the two-day symposium was designed … [Read more...]
Hiring Our Heroes: American Business Steps Up
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, despite the name, is not in fact a government agency but the wealthiest lobbying entity in the nation, representing the interests of business before Congress. Currently, the chamber is undertaking an initiative to spur the hiring of veterans, sponsoring an ambitious nationwide series of job fairs called Hire Our Heroes. Launched in March 2011, … [Read more...]
USAF C-130 Completes First Flight with Enhanced Rolls-Royce Engine
by Rolls-Royce Press Release 9/19/2012 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the U.S. Air Force are conducting flight tests for an enhancement for the T56 turboprop engine, which powers the C-130H transport aircraft. The Series 3.5 Engine Enhancement is designed to deliver fuel savings and reliability improvements, resulting … [Read more...]
Army Reactivates Master Fitness Training Program After 10 Years
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- An effective physical readiness program depends to a great extent on the unit commander, said Mike Trinkle, a former instructor at the Master Fitness Training program. "If the commander wants it, it's going to happen," Trinkle said. "If the commander doesn't want to back the program, it isn't going anywhere." The program he was referring to is the Master … [Read more...]