May 3, 2024 Scouts Soar: STEM Event Inspires Future Aviators Against the backdrop of the Tehachapi Mountains, Boy Scouts from Tehachapi and Edwards Air Force Base, Troops 3 and 247, converged at Skylark North Glider School for an unforgettable journey into the world of flight, on April 27.
May 3, 2024 AFTC Digital Materiel Management Summit displays results; collaborates with DoD The Air Force Test Center hosted its third annual Digital Materiel Management Test & Evaluation Summit in Fall Creek Falls State Park near Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, April 23-25. Over 100 members from the test enterprise, DoD and associated industry attended in person, with an additional
May 3, 2024 AF Secretary Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA, May 2, to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software to test autonomous flying and other cutting-edge capabilities.
May 2, 2024 May 3 marks 70 years since first jet engine test at AEDC The payoff to nearly a decade of groundwork and work on the ground was realized 70 years ago with the push of a switch.On May 3, 1954, the first turbojet engine test was initiated in the T-1 Test Cell of the new Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Not only did this event mark the engine
May 2, 2024 Air Force researchers design, build, fly autonomous aircraft in 24 hours Three-person team took on task of evaluating how to rapidly adapt small UASs, their technology and payloads based on the need and environment.
April 29, 2024 Commander, test pilots evaluate new electric aircraft Test pilots flew the twin-seat Electro with an instructor for approximately 45 minutes each consisting of pattern work, area maneuvering, and stalls.
April 26, 2024 Wright-Patterson Medical Center leads military health care innovation WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Medical Center is at the forefront of a new era in military health care, selected by Defense Health Agency as one of five facilities to pilot a more patient-centered care model.This initiative marks a shift in how military medicine approaches
April 25, 2024 AFMC Supervisor Toolkit continues to benefit frontline leaders The AFMC Supervisor Toolkit is a centralized repository of resources, tools and guidance designed to help supervisors manage teams across the organization. While the main purpose of the toolkit is to assist supervisors, the resources can benefit any military or civilian as they grow and develop
April 25, 2024 Referral bonuses aim to help fill mission-critical vacancies The Air Force Materiel Command has implemented a referral bonus program to help bolster accessions for hard-to-fill vacancies across the command.
April 24, 2024 Programs at Arnold AFB help foster harmony between mission, environmental responsibilities The pursuit of the mission at Arnold Air Force Base requires maintaining a delicate balance.Ground test work performed across Arnold must comply with local, state and federal environmental regulations.Several teams are in place at Arnold AFB, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex,