WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Aug. 2, 2021: After a 29-year career in the U.S. Air Force, Brig. Gen. Brian Bruckbauer, a Remer, Minnesota native, will retire in August. Currently, he serves as the Director of Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) in addition to being dual-hatted as the Air Force Materiel Command Director of International Affairs, with responsibility for developing and executing  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on Aug. 2, 2021: By Kimberly Gaither As the fifth historical aircraft to be featured, the XB-70- Valkyrie will be in the Air Force Marathon History and Heritage race series, beginning September 1. The XB-70 Valkyrie was a prototype of the planned B-70, a nuclear-armed, deep penetration strategic bomber and offered a maximum speed of 2,056 mph at 73,000 feet and a range of 4,288 miles. "Th  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Estella Holmes Wellness is the AFMC Connect focus for August. Wellness is defined as the state of being in good health, and the Air Force recognizes a more healthful environment as a primary way to support the well-being of Airmen. Wellness encompasses social, mental, physical and spiritual components. The Air Force structures Comprehensive Airman Fitness around these four domains when  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski The Air Force Materiel Command Supervisor Toolkit provides command leaders with a single location to access resources, tools and guidance for successful management of civilian employee teams. The toolkit, available on the AFMC SharePoint, includes links to information on performance management, discipline, recruitment, benefits, recognition and more, ensuring sup  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on Aug. 2, 2021: By Jaclyn Knapp The Air Force Institute of Technology's Center for Space Research and Assurance recently welcomed their second international exchange officer through a collaboration with AFIT and L'Ecole de l'Air, or French Air Force Academy, established in 2019. Lt. Nathan Mace, a student from the French Air Force Academy, assisted the Center with developing a CubeSat orbit desi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 117-81) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 4355) making appropriations for military construction, veterans affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2022. The report was advanced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, on July 2, 2021. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 9) TITLE I - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Appropriation, fiscal year 2021... $8,064,000,000 Budget request, fisca  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on Aug. 2, 2021: By Kimberly Gaither As the Air Force Marathon revs up to celebrate its 25th anniversary, two-time Olympian and one-time silver medalist Paul Chelimo will set the stage for celebration as the renowned guest speaker. "We are absolutely honored to have Paul Chelimo here for the 25th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon, as he is not simply one of the world's best runners, bu  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news on Aug. 2, 2021: Spark Tank 2022, a Department of the Air Force annual competition in which Airmen and Guardians pitch innovative solutions to operational problems, will accept submissions in early August 2021. Spark Tank is co-sponsored by the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Management (SAF/MG) and AFWERX. "Spark Tank is a crucial part of the Air Force's relentless search for innovative technology,"  more