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May 26, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 12, 2020
World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters

Predicting aircraft tire wear is a complex, time-intensive phenomenon, highly dependent on multiple variables. Historically, testers focused on the structural integrity of a tire prior to fielding and use. However, the ability to quickly and accurately predict tire wear remained a challenge across
May 8, 2020
Around the Air Force: Agility Prime, a New Way to Monitor COVID-19 and Colin Powell Talks Leadership

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Air Force’s virtual launch of Agility Prime, the Air Force Research Laboratory adopts a new way to monitor COVID-19, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright interviews retired Gen. Colin Powell.
May 7, 2020
Gen. Brown testifies at CSAF confirmation hearing

Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown expressed support Thursday for meeting the National Defense Strategy, for expanding to 386 squadrons, refining and modernizing joint warfighting capabilities while safeguarding “the well-being of our Airmen and
May 6, 2020
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19

Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
May 6, 2020
Virtual ABMS Industry Day seeks innovative, future-focused ideas

The Department of the Air Force Chief Architect Integration and Execution Office is holding a Virtual Industry Day, May 13 on behalf of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force enterprise.
April 21, 2020
Air Force expedites N95 mask production contract awards

The Department’s Air Force Research Lab DPA Title 3 Executive Program Office, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Office for Industrial Policy and Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force, or DAF-ACT, finalized contracts within five days of White House
April 21, 2020
Air Force sports recruiting online gaming Airmen for EVO 2020

EVO 2020 is an annual fighting game tournament. This year’s championship games include: Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Tekken 7, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Dragonball FighterZ and Soulcalibur VI.
April 17, 2020
78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy
April 15, 2020
Air Force Salutes campaign to honor those working front lines

Air Force Salutes campaign is a way Airmen can honor someone in their community who doesn’t wear the Air Force uniform but still embodies the Air Force core value of service before self.

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