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  • SecAF visits AMC, sees mission in action during ‘social distancing’

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The Honorable Barbara M. Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, visited Air Mobility Command headquarters and the 618th Air Operations Center, AMC’s execution arm for providing America’s global reach, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2020. Barrett visited 618th

  • Bring Safety home

    As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all

  • Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

    The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Jan. 3. Since then, Air Force bases have been responding to the crisis, eventually going to mission essential personnel to maintain the safety of their Airmen while

  • Squadron redesignations bolster enterprise contracting support

    Six Air Force Installation Contracting Center specialized contracting squadrons were redesignated April 20, under the enterprise sourcing squadron structure “for more efficient and effective operations.” In joining other enterprise sourcing squadrons, the new ESSs are positioned as “Centers of

  • Stitching communities together: LRAFB spouses’ craft masks

    While many people around the world find themselves with more free time due to COVID-19, there are still ample ways to stay connected, come together as a community, and utilize that time to aid one another.Team Little Rock military spouses Amanda Peterson and Caitlyn Bowman are just two of the people

  • 19th AW Victim Advocate fights for victims’ healing

    Tiffany Clark, 19th Airlift Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate, was nominated for a National Organization for Victims Assistance award by Leslie Boone, Victims’ Rights Arkansas member, for her extensive collaboration and motivation to enhance resources available for

  • Vertical wiper blades reduce aircraft drag, tests show

    Aerodynamics testing on the KC-135 Stratotanker confirmed vertically mounted wiper blades reduce aircraft drag by approximately 1 percent during cruise conditions, potentially saving the Air Force $7 million annually in associated fuel costs. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and Southwest