WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision on Sept. 9, 2021, denying a bid protest dated Dec. 16, 2020, filed by Ajanta Consulting LLC of San Antonio, Texas. According to the GAO, Ajanta Consulting LLC "requests that our Office recommend it be reimbursed the costs of filing and pursuing its protest challenging the award of multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under request for proposals (RFP) No. FA865020R4120, issued by the   more

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2021: By Maj Candice Allen Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing, known as the Rainier Wing, participated in one of the largest airlift operations in U.S. history. Reserve Citizen Airmen from across Air Force Reserve Command played a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2021: By Katie Scott The introduction to the Air Force Institute of Technology's Advanced Cyber Education program started with an unexpected demonstration: cracking a physical lock. Dr. Barry Mullins, a professor within AFIT's department of electrical and computer engineering, held up a combination lock, turned it to face the cadets, closed his eyes, and then cracked it open. "Dr. Mu  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2021: By Allyson B. Crawford Labor Day is an annual celebration of workers and their achievements. Known as the unofficial end to summer, the holiday is about much more than swimming pools and barbecues. During the industrial revolution, Americans - including children - worked long hours in dangerous conditions. In many cases, wages were low. Labor unions formed at the   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Daryl Mayer The Sensors Division within AFLCMC's Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate is looking for a platform agile and open architecture solution to providing airborne signals intelligence in the future. They are looking to use the Global High-altitude Open-system Sensor Technology (GHOST) program to give them the  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news on Sept. 6, 2021: By Darrius Parker 88th Air Base Wing The Air Force's 2020 Male and Female Athletes of the Year both hail from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Capt. Amber Hansen, commander of Global Activities Squadron Detachment 4 at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and Airman 1st Class Michael Mannozzi, who works in Religious Affairs at the 88th Air Base Wing Chaplain's Office, competed aga  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2021: By Lauren Russell 66th Air Base Group Two Air Force Life Cycle Management Center employees here were recently named top Department of Defense and Air Force small business professionals for 2020. The honors recognize their outstanding efforts to respond to mission need amid pandemic challenges. Jeff Emmons, AFLCMC Small Business Programs director operating at Hanscom  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2021: This week, Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT) and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) visited Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). WPAFB is home to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), which is the Department of Defense's primary source for foreign air and space threats. Both Members serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, so this visit is especially app  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2021: This week, Congressman Mike Turner and Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) visited Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). WPAFB is home to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), which is the Department of Defense's primary source for foreign air and space threats. Both Members serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, so this visit is especially applic  more

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 11 (TNSOps) -- Wright State University issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2021: Vowing that "we will never forget," the city of Fairborn will hold its 20th annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Wright State University's Calamityville, the National Center for Medical Readiness, at 506 West Xenia Drive. The ceremony is open to the public. Parking is available at the site and at the lot across the street. In March 2011 Fairbor  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2021: We've all probably heard the old adage: There's no "I" in team. A good leader follows it, but a great leader will get the entire team into this mentality and build them up by fostering leadership in the workplace. Every Airman is truly an asset to the team and brings value by working together. If you want to get your unit on track for success and help mold fu  more