Officials announce C-130J contract conversion

Air Force officials announced today the multi-year procurement contract Oct. 25 for the C-130J Hercules has been converted from a Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 to a FAR Part 15 contract. In order to comply with the fiscal 2006 National Defense Authorization Act, the C-130J contract has been

Air Force maintainers give Australians peek into their future

Maintainers from the Amberly Royal Australian Air Force Base's 36th Squadron are working alongside Air Force counterparts learning the ins and outs of the C-17 Globemaster III. Currently Australia doesn't have a heavy airlift capability and must rely on outside sources for services. This assistance

Industry Days emphasize Air Force need for new tanker

Nearly 100 people from industry and the government attended the Oct. 24 kick off of Tanker Industry Days in nearby Dayton, Ohio. Sponsored by Aeronautical Systems Center's 653rd Aeronautical Systems Squadron at Wright-Patterson AFB, Industry Days enhanced competition through communication with

Charleston Aerial Port Squadron 'Leans' forward

Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron here have leaned forward to streamline processes to save money while getting vital equipment to the warfighter faster. Using Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century, 437th APS officials re-evaluated several of their workflow processes and developed

NFL team welcomes home warfighters

Homecomings are times of celebrations to honor those coming back from a time away from those who care for them. The NFL Carolina Panthers organization and players gave returning servicemembers the ultimate fan experience with Operation Welcome Home Oct. 24 at Bank of America Stadium here. Two

SAM FOX Association reunion through a lieutenant's eyes

Being a lieutenant Awaiting Pilot Training can be rough. The lieutenants are expected to prove themselves through multiple tasks that are often varied in nature and skill level all while learning the ropes of how to be an Air Force Officer.Still, you find that many APT lieutenants smile easily.

8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron thinks lean, saves money

When the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Anthony Krawietz charged incoming troops to think smarter and leaner, a group of aerial porters took it to heart. "One of the first things we looked at was how C-17 tires were palletized," said Staff Sgt. Michael Key, a Texas

Airmen learn how to LEAN

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley, along with 11 Airmen representing every major command in the Air Force, took a major step toward implementing Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century by visiting United Airlines administrative and maintenance offices at the San Francisco

Airmen hone skills at Red Flag

Security Forces vs local cops