• "Soup's on!"

    Ten Airmen from the base volunteer organization known as Airmen Breaking Bread (ABB) traveled to the western side of nearby Dayton Jan. 31 to prepare and serve lunch at The House of Bread.Airmen donned their aprons and went to work upon arrival. "We got there around 8:30 a.m. and started preparing

  • All Access Contest Offers Chance to Win VIP Parking

    Register for the Air Force Marathon before February 28 and be entered for a chance to win one of our All Access Prize Packages. "We'll pull 5 winners randomly from those that registered," said Robert Aguiar, Air Force Marathon Race Director, "This contest is very popular and is a fun way to engage

  • State of AFLCMC reveals initiatives, future path

    Progress, new initiatives and the future direction of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center were the key topics presented to Hanscom Air Force Base members, community and industry partners during the second annual "State of AFLCMC" address here Jan. 23.Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, AFLCMC commander,

  • AFOSR awards $15.5 million in research grants

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research today announced that it will award approximately $15.5 million in grants to 42 scientists and engineers from 32 research institutions who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP).The YIP is open

  • Deployed vocalist supports airmen under fire, on-stage and airborne

    Sirens screaming in the night alerted airmen to take shelter in protective concrete bunkers during an enemy mortar attack. Forward-deployed members of the Air Force Central Command Band waited with fellow wingmen for the 'all clear' signal when one airman requested a song.Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly

  • AFRL researcher earns 2013 Top Ten African American Male honor

    Dr. Darius Sanders was recently named a recipient of the Parity, Inc., Top Ten African American Male Award for 2013. This award is conferred annually to Dayton area African American men who demonstrate strong leadership characteristics and a spirit of volunteerism.Sanders is an aerospace engineer in

  • Airmen provide foundation for Air Force weapon systems

    How do you build an Air Force organization responsible for the acquisition and support of all aircraft, engines, munitions, and electronic/cyber systems? You start with the people, of course.That's the message the commander of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is conveying, both to his

  • Security Forces NCO 'STEPs' up in rank

    An 88 Security Forces Squadron NCO had reason to be a bit merrier this past Christmas after he was instantly promoted to master sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program.Jason Grant, the assistant NCO in charge of standards and evaluation, received the news and his stripes

  • Air Force Marathon registration to open with special discount

    Registration for the 2014 Air Force Marathon will open at midnight EST on Jan. 1 with special New Year's Resolution discounts. Participants who register on Jan. 1 will save $10 off the full or half marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K."We sell out quickly," said Race Director Robert Aguiar, "We