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Jan. 17, 2017
JB Charleston test new equipment, saves Air Force millions

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- An operational evaluation of new synthetic tiedowns and winch cables for the C-17 Globemaster III took place here Nov. 28 and 29. Tiedowns are ropes, cords, straps or chains that secure items during airlift operations. Winch cables help adjust the tension on tiedowns,
Jan. 12, 2017
Registration open for upcoming focus week

Registration is now open for the Jan. 23 to 27 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week.
Jan. 3, 2017
Air Force looks to ensure cyber resiliency in weapons systems through new office

The Air Force, through its Life Cycle Management Center, has stood up the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapons Systems, often called CROWS.
Dec. 28, 2016
JSTARS Recap program takes next step with RFP release

The Air Force is well on its way to replacing a critical airborne battle management command and control weapon system with the Dec. 28, 2016 release of the Development request for proposal, or RFP, for the JSTARS Recapitalization program.
Dec. 21, 2016
Battle Management and C3I&N personnel honored with acquisition awards

Members of the Battle Management and Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate garnered a variety of awards during the fourth annual Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Acquisition Management Awards Ceremony Dec. 13.
Dec. 16, 2016
655th ISRG Citizen Airmen pave way for DOD intelligence operations

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Since standing up in 2012, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group has come a long way in its growth and continues to pave the way for future Air Force intelligence initiatives.The 655th ISR Group is an independent group under 10th Air
Dec. 12, 2016
Base Weapons Safety Program supports mishap-free combat capability

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On military installations like Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, explosives such as small arms ammunition, aircraft ordnance, flares and other such materials are a common part of the combat and force protection capability provided to commanders. With that
Dec. 9, 2016
Wright-Patt meets Clean Air Act regulations, saves money with natural gas

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – To ensure Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s natural gas steam heat boilers are ready for the coming winter months, Bill Livesay, Boiler Plant supervisor, leads his team in bringing up the steam mains each October. The Environmental Protection Agency required
Dec. 1, 2016
Transient Alert and Aerospace Ground Equipment Maintenance offices offer a multitude of services

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Ensuring the arrivals and departures of transitory aircraft at Wright-Patterson AFB go smoothly, the Transient Aircraft and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Maintenance offices are the ones who make it happen. Transient Aircraft and
Nov. 30, 2016
Air Force Partners with OSU for Evaluation of Stress, Development of Recovery Methods

WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory, 711th Human Performance Wing, has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Ohio State University.Special Operations units in the Department of Defense are elite, both physically and mentally, due to