NEWS

April 26, 2022
Air Force identifies Boeing E-7 as solution to replace the E-3 capability

Based on market research, the Department of the Air Force has decided to replace a portion of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the E-7 Wedgetail, which is produced by The Boeing Company.
April 22, 2022
DEAMS script averts legacy file failure

When Microsoft announced earlier this year that legacy Microsoft Office files would block from operating on Air Force computers, many users took it in stride. However, members of the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System recognized the change could have a significant and potentially
April 21, 2022
Air Force tests oxygen system for T-7 Red Hawk

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate, is currently testing the On-Board Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS) that will go on the T-7 Red Hawk trainer.
April 13, 2022
DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs

Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
April 8, 2022
Tinker talks partnerships at AERO Oklahoma

Tinker Air Force Base leaders, Airmen and Sailors converged at the Oklahoma State Capitol along with several hundred other aviation and aerospace partners March 30 for AERO Oklahoma. The event, hosted by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, was an opportunity for legislators and other Oklahomans to
April 8, 2022
RSO provides path to scale innovation

The Rapid Sustainment Office was established just 4 years ago with the charge to create a pathway for innovative ideas to impact the sustainment enterprise and dramatically improve Air Force readiness.
April 5, 2022
Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.
April 1, 2022
Thinking outside the mailbox: Robins first base to get Intelligent Lockers

What started out as an Airman’s innovative idea to help his wingmen is now a reality at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.The installation held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 30 for its recently installed Intelligent Lockers, giving the Airmen at the dormitories a centralized location to receive their
March 29, 2022
Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization

While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 28, 2022
This week in AFLCMC history - March 28 - April 1, 2022

In this edition of Heritage Hangar, you'll learn about old and new airplanes and tidbits of what happened this week many years ago.