JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: Airborne imagery and light detecting and ranging (LiDAR) data collected under an Air Force enterprise installations contract began in 2016 continues to build and fortify the digital foundation for installations of the future, including hurricane stricken Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. High fidelity and accuracy of these data sources are critical elements for future deployme  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC) has been officially designated as Detachment 2, Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command as of Sept. 3, 2020. The order marks a major milestone in the evolution of AQIC on its path to become the conduit for Air Force and Space Force acquisition career fields to integrate into the USAF Weapons School. "This course will take the development o  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Brig. Gen. Brian R. Bruckbauer, Director, Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and Director, International Affairs, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Wright-Patterson AFB, announced the 2019 AFMC International Affairs Excellence Award recipients. The award acknowledges those who strengthen alliances with intern  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 10 (TNSEvA) -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: On October 20-23, the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office will host its inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics (https://www.afrso.com/advanced-manufacturing-olympics). This one-of-a-kind virtual experience will bring together advanced manufacturing, technology and sustainment innovation subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, practice leaders, and enthusiasts to discover  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory is partnering with Wright State University to better understand stressors that affect pilots and the impacts they have on the mission and well-being of Airmen. The two research partners recently signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to advance the development of a multi-organ system model that will accurately identify the impa  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: Air Force Research Laboratory scientists recently patented a new tunable radio frequency (RF) filter design. The new design is for a smaller, lighter, less expensive device that requires much less power than current technology. As the Air Force moves to smaller, more "agile" flying vehicles such as hand-launched drones, reduced size, weight and power (SWaP) for all components become more cri  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program, now in its 19th year, successfully propelled 50 new student interns plus eight returning scholars through a summer of research opportunities and learning experiences, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ironically, this class of Wright Scholars was the largest since the program began in 2001, and this was the first-ever virtu  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory, along with the governing council of the Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC), has approved a pilot program to enable AFRL researchers to partner with industry collaborators to address key capability and technology gaps in support of human performance monitoring and aeromedical evacuation missions. In the new program, industry leaders can submit NBMC proposa  more

HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force (49th Air Wing) issued the following news: The 704th Test Group of Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has welcomed an influx of new leadership to its ranks. Serving as the new technical director for the test group is James Keith. Lieutenant Colonels Alex Wolfard, Paul Dolce and John Wisecup each assumed command of a squadron within the test group, the 586th Flight Test Squadron, the 846th Test Squadron and the 746th Test Squadr  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: During the interview for his latest job, Col. Carl Ise described the opportunity to work for Arnold Engineering Development Complex as a "dream come true." The time he has spent in AEDC facilities and among the workforce since landing his new role has only served to strengthen this sentiment. "AEDC is steeped in history and advanced technologies, which I find fascinating and am thrilled to b  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: Airborne imagery and light detecting and ranging (LiDAR) data collected under an Air Force enterprise installations contract began in 2016 continues to build and fortify the digital foundation for installations of the future, including hurricane stricken Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. High fidelity and accuracy of these data sources are critical elements for future  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Lt. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris took command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center from Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry on Sept. 3 in a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, officiated the ceremony. "I'm excited about the opportunity to work with and for you to help open up even greater opportunitie  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Being connected to others and strengthening one's personal resilience are key to preventing suicides, said the suicide prevention program manager at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Dr. Thomas Tirey Jr., who is also the base's violence prevention integrator, pointed to a new campaign, "Connect to Protect. Make it Your Mission to #BeThere" which will be promoted through various   more