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AFTC leadership encourages Civilians to take advantage of educational opportunities

The Air Force released the results of the academic year 2022 civilian developmental education selection board last week. Across the Air Force Test Center, 55 out of 94 candidates were selected for CDE this year. The selection rate of 59% is higher this year than last. The selectees passed a rigorous application process and this opportunity is a tribute to their hard work and potential.
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CHPS promotes ‘Move More’ physical activity challenge

Improve the way you feel and function by participating in the Air Force Move More Challenge. During September and October, Civilian Health Promotion Services will promote and conduct its Move More physical activity challenge. Being physically active is essential to prevent and reduce risks of many diseases and improve physical and mental health. Participants will receive a FREE CHPS performance training t-shirt at the initial check-in with CHPS staff.
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AFTC 2021 SE&TM Outstanding Performers

AFTC 2021 SE&TM Outstanding Performers
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The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force took steps to define AFMC’s role as the designated Servicing MAJCOM for the U.S. Space Force. These actions included a memorandum of understanding providing a strategic overview of support provided to the USSF by the USAF. And a programming plan outlining the functional support AFMC will provide to Airmen assigned to USSF who are supporting USSF installations and missions.
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AEDC tests directed energy system in wind tunnel

Computational fluid dynamics simulations for the directed energy pod show pressure loading on the pod and flow features off-body for supersonic conditions. (Image courtesy of MZA Associates Corp.)
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AEDC tests directed energy system in wind tunnel

High-speed wavefront measurements were made over the aperture of the directed energy pod. The image on the left shows a shock over the aperture. The image on the right shows an example of computational fluid dynamics-predicted optical distortion formed over the aperture for similar flow conditions. (Image courtesy of MZA Associates Corp.)
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AFMC Connect Wellness

Leaders can assist Airmen move toward wellness by creating opportunities to encourage healthful, productive behavior.
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AFMC Supervisor ToolKit

The Air Force Materiel Command Supervisor Toolkit offers leaders a single location to access information related to employee management. Available on the AFMC Sharepoint, the site includes links to human resources information, policy and guidance, civilian disciplinary procedures, recruitment and hiring, hot topics and more.
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B-21 Raider artist rendering.

Shown is a B-21 Raider artist rendering graphic. The rendering highlights the future stealth bomber with Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., as the backdrop. Designed to perform long range conventional and nuclear missions and to operate in tomorrow’s high end threat environment, the B-21 will be a visible and flexible component of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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B-21 Raider artist rendering.

Shown is a B-21 Raider artist rendering graphic. The rendering highlights the future stealth bomber with Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., as the backdrop. Designed to perform long range conventional and nuclear missions and to operate in tomorrow’s high end threat environment, the B-21 will be a visible and flexible component of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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B-21 Raider artist rendering.

Shown is a B-21 Raider artist rendering graphic. The rendering highlights the future stealth bomber with Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., as the backdrop. Designed to perform long range conventional and nuclear missions and to operate in tomorrow’s high end threat environment, the B-21 will be a visible and flexible component of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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AFMC Launches Spark Tank Competition

The AFMC Spark Tank runs July 1 through September 1 and is open to all uniformed and civilian Airmen. Submitted ideas will be accepted via Google Forms and should have the potential to make significant impacts on Air Force missions within a six-month to two-year time frame.
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AEDC expands footprint from coast-to-coast over past 24 years

An X-51A WaveRider hypersonic flight test vehicle is uploaded to an Air Force Flight Test Center B-52 for fit testing at Edwards Air Force Base, July 17, 2009. Four scramjet-powered Waveriders were built for the Air Force. The Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Boeing are partners on the X-51A technology demonstrator program. The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypersonic Flight Test Team was involved in the flight testing of the X-51A in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Bellay)
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AEDC expands footprint from coast-to-coast over past 24 years

In 2009, a UH-60 Blackhawk rotor was mounted on the Large Rotor Test Apparatus during testing of the Individual Blade Control system at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex’s 40- by 80-foot wind tunnel in Mountain View, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Philip Lorenz III)
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Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

The Air Force revises Air Force Instruction 36-2903 to address differences in hair density and texture June 25, 2021. When hair is secured behind the head, the hair may extend six inches to the left and to the right and six inches protruding from the point where the hair is gathered. The 12-inch total width must allow for proper wear of headgear. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program

The Department of the Air Force announced June 4, 2021, the designation of Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio identified in the DAF 2030 Science and Technology strategy for the next decade. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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May is Mental Heatlh Awareness Month. The intent of the observance is to raise awareness about mental health, while teaching strategies for achieving and maintaining mental health wellness. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas)
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Suicide Prevention Strategic Model

The Department of the Air Force Suicide Prevention Strategic Model views comprehensive suicide prevention through four key focus areas: connect, detect, protect and equip.
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Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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