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  • Members of the Tactical Data Link Enhancements Team, located at Hanscom Air Force Base Mass., pose in front of an F-15 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., in May. The team was conducting tests of their Heimdall tactical data link technology, which improves real-time information sharing and overall fighter performance in highly contested, near-peer environments.

    Hanscom team demos data sharing technology

    A Hanscom team recently completed demonstrations that tested new techniques on tactical data links to increase data sharing in contested environments and improve warfighter readiness.
  • A big whit box like structure sits on big metal stilts.

    New simulator offers options for C-130J training

    The newest C-130J simulator, acquired by the Simulators Division of the Agile Combat Support Directorate within AFLCMC, allows crews to use a single simulator to train on multiple aircraft models.
  • Raju Ranjan, an engineer from the AFNet Sustainment and Operations Branch discusses plans for a modern software-based perimeter with Capt. Christopher Kodama, a Branch engineer, at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., June 3.

    Hanscom team supports ‘revolutionary’ zero trust effort

    Personnel from the AFNet Sustainment and Operations Branch here are partnering with the Air Combat Command Directorate of Cyberspace and Information Dominance to develop a modern software-based perimeter that will deliver zero trust capabilities to applications across the Air Force.
  • PROS Program Management Office (PMO) Team poses for a Team Photo. (Courtesy photo)

    Behind the Scenes of Foreign Military Sales: PROS is a Proven Lifeline for International Partners

    In the world of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), there are a lot of “moving parts” literally. Whether it’s an aircraft, Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, or missile system, there’s a plethora of highly-technical, carefully-engineered parts and support equipment needed to operate the weapon system efficiently and effectively for the long term.
  • Leadership Log Episode 53

    Chief settles into AFLCMC role

    Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman became the new Command Chief for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in May 2021.
  • Staying Connected Lifts Spirits

    Commentary: Staying connected lifts spirits

    First Sergeant's Corner: a commentary the impact of staying connected on morale.
  • Boeing and the 418th Flight Test Squadron are conducting ground effects and fuel onload fatigue testing on the new KC-46A Pegasus. Fuel onload fatigue tests will gather data to characterize the aircraft interaction typically experienced when the KC-46A is flying in receiver formation behind a current KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-10 Extender. While the KC-46's role is to refuel other aircraft, it too may need to be refueled from other KC-10s or KC-135s to extend its range. Fuel onload fatigue testing is the first look at the KC-46 acting in that role. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Okula)

    Air Force releases Bridge Tanker Sources Sought Announcement

    The Air Force is seeking companies that have the capability to deliver commercial derivative tanker aircraft to supplement the Air Force tanker aircraft fleet at the end of KC-46A production.
  • Steven Wert, program executive office Digital, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., presents Col. Ryan Mantz with the Legion of Merit during his retirement ceremony June 11. Mantz, who had served as the deputy program executive officer for Digital since August 2017, retired after 29 years of service.

    Retiring deputy of PEO Digital discusses AgileDevOps, future of directorate

    Col. Ryan Mantz, who had been serving as deputy program executive officer for Digital, retired after 29 years of service in a ceremony here June 11. Prior to his departure, Mantz reflected on his nearly three decades as an Air Force acquisition officer. He also discussed the future of the directorate, its transition to AgileDevOps, the challenges associated with digital acquisition, and his retirement plans.  
  • Capt. Miranda Mila, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, tests a gas mask at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2021. C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assisted in the research and development testing of the new Two-Piece Undergarment universal integrative ensemble chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)

    UIPE protective gear completes ground compatibility testing

    A joint military test team recently conducted ongoing developmental and operational testing of the Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air 2 Piece Under Garment or UIPE Air 2PUG at Dyess AFB, Texas
  • The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force maintainers pose for a photo Nov. 28 during the arrival of the first Japanese F-35A at Luke Air Force Base Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

    FMS customers see value in AFSAC

    While countries do have the option to purchase military materiel directly from commercial sources without Air Force assistance, typically, they take advantage of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s experience.
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