• Global Hawk gets Innovative ISR Payload Adapter

    Using a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center partnering with Northrop Grumman and Air Combat Command has developed an innovative solution to the tricky problem of how to connect existing and future information gathering sensor capabilities, not

  • Non-Defense Military-type Aircraft Office Launches at WPAFB

    When preparing to buy a product it is common for the purchaser to seek an official statement or indication that something has been assessed by a recognized authority.  Most of us look on-line for a recognized independent ratings assessment when buying a washing machine or a new car.  Seeking a seal

  • Charlie Company Marines thrive on-base

    Most folks know the Air Force's sky blue flag waves over Wright-Patt, but, a scarlet flag with the gray and gold emblem of the United States Marines Corps flies at the base as well.The Military Police C (Charlie) Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, is a reserve Marine contingent stationed in

  • AFIT Model Shop is one-of-a-kind

    Who do you call when you need a sturdy satellite simulator designed to float simulated satellites on a cushion of air? Or maybe you need to cut a microscopic channel into an ultra-expensive composite material that cannot be touched by human hands? Perhaps a special design and construction destined

  • Collection point saves money by reusing, donating, selling

    The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition complex located in Building 741 near Area B, is the consolidation point for computers, printers, monitors, scanners, copiers, outside storage for motor vehicles, scrap, bulk, rolling stock (truck trailers), and hazardous waste. Every two weeks on Wednesday is

  • Center of Excellence supports acquisition professionals

    Buying new "stuff" for the Air Force isn't simple -- there are many rules and regulations in place to ensure the right company is selected for the job and that the selection process is fair and balanced.When a program office or directorate within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center decides to

  • Air Force awards Adaptive Engine Transition Program contracts

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Propulsion Directorate here has issued two separate contracts to design, develop, fabricate, and test complete, flight-weight, centerline, 45,000-pound thrust-class adaptive engines in the Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP).The contracts were

  • Air Force awards Adaptive Engine Transition Program contracts

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Propulsion Directorate here has issued two separate contracts to design, develop, fabricate, and test complete, flight-weight, centerline, 45,000-pound thrust-class adaptive engines in the Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP).The contracts were