The Space Force will stand up its Space Systems Command to oversee software and hardware acquisition “sooner rather than later” in 2021, the service’s second-highest uniformed official said Oct. 1. Lt. Gen. David D. Thompson said during a Defense One event that the new systems ...
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KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, U.K., practiced supporting other aircraft in "Exercise Wolff Pack," a multinational event over Europe that ended Oct. 1. The three-day effort vetted the wing’s ability to deploy its aircraft to multiple places across Europe ...
Boeing has delayed the delivery of one KC-46 tanker to the New Hampshire Air National Guard because of an electrical problem on the airplane, though the company says it's a limited issue that will not broadly affect the schedule for the problem-ridden program. This particular ...
The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. David W. Allvin as the next Air Force Vice Chief of Staff on Sept. 30, while also approving his promotion to four-star general. Allvin will replace current VCSAF Gen. Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson, who became the second-highest officer in July ...
Lt. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, and Trae’ Stephens addressed "Acquisition Policies and Practices: Defense Start-Ups and Acquisition with Investors" with retired Maj. Gen. Doug Raaberg, Air Force Association executive vice president. The panel discussion was part of AFA's virtual Air, ...
The program annually recognizes 12 enlisted members for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.
The Air Force is sprinting to solve a problem that has vexed the service for years: How to simplify downrange deployment rotations and simultaneously improve readiness at home.
Digital engineering is real—and accelerating change right now.
AFRL’s top research programs get a lift with accelerated funding.
Mny changes USAF and USSF made to maintain ops while mitigating COVID-19 risk will be temporary, but leaders think some could turn permanent.
The second ABMS on-ramp experiment offers a peek into the future of JADC2.
Relocating is hard for everyone, but for service members, it’s a way of life. COVID-19 challenged even the pros.
