WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: Since the inception of AFIT's data analytics distance learning certificate program in 2019, 147 students have successfully completed all program requirements representing nearly every MAJCOM, Headquarters Staff, and a variety of agencies. Data analytics refers to an emerging field focused on extracting key insights from data using a disciplined, process-based approach which includes analysis, co  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Daryl Mayer, AFLCMC Public Affairs "It's just a thrill because it's a huge event in a massive venue. You are competing with DoD and industry for this award. It is a great recognition and I was honored to be nominated," said Karen Hudson, Chief of the Avionics Engineering Division for AFLCMC and winner of the Black Engineer of the Year Outstanding Achievement Award. She and Jac  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 23 (TNStalk) -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following Q&A on Feb. 22, 2023, with Paul Phillips, director of engineering for the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate: * * * By Brian Brackens, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs A former B-1 Lancer pilot, lawyer and currently Director of Engineering for the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, Paul Phillips has had a long career of service. Bo  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Brian Brackens, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs "If you're not having fun, you're not in the right job," is a motto Josh Mark has followed throughout his career in intelligence, aircraft and propulsion development, research, space technologies, and currently as Director of Engineering for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Propulsion Directorate.   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Department of Defense recently issued a memorandum on Warning Regarding Poppy Seed Consumption and Military Drug Testing. Recent data suggest that certain poppy seed varieties may have higher codeine contamination that previously reported. The memorandum warns service members that the consumption of poppy seed products could result in a codeine positive urinalysis result. Out  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSrep)(TNScapv) -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following report on Feb. 24, 2023, entitled "Preventing Suicide in the U.S. Military - Recommendations From the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee." Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents ... 2 Foreword ... 5 Executive Summary ... 6 SPRIRC Recommendations ... 7 Acknowledgements ... 17 Dedication ... 17 Chapter One: Introduction ... 18 SPRIRC Activities and Approach ... 20 U  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Raoul Fischer, Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems In January, the Department of the Air Force's Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems, or CROWS, worked to expand its existing use of Cyber Focus Teams. CFTs look to "bake-in" cyber resiliency into new weapon systems and mitigate vulnerabilities in fielded systems. The CROWS team, who already have CFTs at several Air For  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Raoul Fischer, Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems In January, the Department of the Air Force's Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems, or CROWS, worked to expand its existing use of Cyber Focus Teams. CFTs look to "bake-in" cyber resiliency into new weapon systems and mitigate vulnerabilities in fielded systems. The CROWS team, who already have CFTs at several Air   more