Aug. 2, 2021 Airmen anointed as dedicated crew chiefs Approximately 25 took oath, accepted the position.
Aug. 1, 2021 AFMC Connect August focus: Wellness 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.
July 30, 2021 Edwards’ 775th TS tackles ‘Death by PowerPoint’, innovates improved training regimen Sure, Microsoft’s PowerPoint software still dominates the market and is the most likely source for presenting training material; and millions of presentations are made each day using the software.Unfortunately, the phrase "Death by PowerPoint" has also become part of our lexicon.
July 30, 2021 NF-16D VISTA becomes X-62A The NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) has been redesignated as the X-62A, effective June 14, 2021.
July 29, 2021 Air Force conducts latest hypersonic flight test Test demonstrated several first-time events for the program.
July 28, 2021 AFMC funds $5 million in additional AFMC We Need efforts The Air Force Materiel Command has released an additional $5 million for projects across the enterprise, continuing the drive towards the goals of the AFMC We Need initiative launched in 2019.
July 26, 2021 Edwards pioneers smart watch effort to help future leaders be better, faster The Ellington Airman Leadership School is pioneering the use of smart watches in an innovative Air Force effort to train tomorrow’s leaders to be more efficient, effective and ready in a realm of ever-escalating demands.
July 26, 2021 Local EOD units test new imaging tech Eglin, Hurlburt, Tyndall Airmen try out major x-ray upgrade.
July 19, 2021 412th MDG conducts “Dustoff” training with Fort Irwin helicopters Medical personnel from the 412th Medical Group conducted vital life-saving training on “dustoff” procedures at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 15.
July 19, 2021 SBIR effort to enhance measurement of hypersonic wind tunnel velocities demonstrated at Tunnel 9 The measurement of velocity in a hypersonic wind tunnel facility is no easy feat.Along with the difficulties posed by the extremely high speeds, the measurement process must be non-intrusive to prevent disturbance of the flow field, a possibility that is only heightened due to the low densities