HILL AFB, Utah, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Kendahl Johnson, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Col. Daniel Cornelius was introduced as Hill Air Force Base's new 75th Air Base Wing commander following a change of command ceremony July 16 at the Hill Aerospace Museum. In his welcome speech, Cornelius said he is excited to lead the wing. "I am excited to be here and for the opportunity to lead this wing and be a part of th  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Air Force Materiel Command workforce development chief, Monique Allshouse, makes opening remarks during Agile Patriot 2024 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force July 9, 2024. Agile Patriot provides a premiere professional development opportunity for junior AFMC military and civilian Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Dietrick) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res WRIGHT-P  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Laurel Technologies Partnership, doing business as DRS Laurel Technologies, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is awarded a maximum $417,221,175 fixed-price-incentive-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for development, integration, and production of hardware solutions. This contract combines purchases for the Navy (85.6%); t  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Laurel Technologies Partnership, doing business as DRS Laurel Technologies, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is awarded a maximum $417,221,175 fixed-price-incentive-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for development, integration, and production of hardware solutions. This contract combines purchases for the Navy (85.6%); t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A team of Air Force Civil Engineer Center geospatial experts are using emergent technologies to push geospatial services to new heights and give commanders a powerful tool for today's Great Power Competition. "As technologies continue to advance, GeoBase's impact is growing," said DAF GeoBase Program Manager Scott Ensign. "We touch most, if not all  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news on July 16, 2024: By Joe Bela, AFIMSC Public Affairs A team of Air Force Civil Engineer Center geospatial experts are using emergent technologies to push geospatial services to new heights and give commanders a powerful tool for today's Great Power Competition. "As technologies continue to advance, GeoBase's impact is growing," said DAF GeoBase Program Manager Scott E  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, July 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: By Bradley Hicks, AEDC Public Affairs HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. Wayne Dirkes assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 704th Test Group during a Change of Command ceremony July 8, 2024, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The mission of the 704 TG is to operate world-class test facilities for high-speed sled track testing, navigation and guidance system tes  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: (left to right) Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment; Gen. James Slife, U.S. Air Force deputy chief of staff; and Brooke McLean, retired Air Force Enlisted Village CEO, sign the deed for 80 acres of land purchased from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., at the Bob Hope Village Commons in Shalimar, Fla., July 12, 2024. The land   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Audric Bills, 88th Force Support Squadron director, gives remarks June 27, 2024, during the LEADership Wright-Patt program event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The program is designed to give mid-level civilian and military personnel a broader understanding of WPAFB's overarching mission and how the 88th Air Base Wing and tenant   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. Last week, Col. Jorge Jimenez accepted his new role as commander of the 66th Air Base Group during a ceremony held in the Aero Club Hangar here. Jimenez's immediate priorities for the 66th Air Base Group focus on readiness and continuing to maintain high-quality support to mission partners and their families. "Our mission is to provide ready forces to  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Master Sgt. Brandi Gray, 88 Air Base Wing inspector general superintendent, poses at the 88 ABW Inspector General Office on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, April 8, 2024. In her position, Gray met with clients, analyzed trends, prepared reports, and provided leadership and guidance to the inspector general team. (U.S. Air Force photo by 88th ABW Public Affairs) The 88th Air base Wing I  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Vince Little, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 15 An unnerving experience in uniform a few years ago inspired Master Sgt. Brandi Gray to move from the medical field into the 88th Air Base Wing's Inspector General Office. "I've been in in the Air Force 16 years and decided to make this career transition to help people after person  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team pilot/commander, and 1st Lt. Cory Clark, F-22 Demo Team safety observer, fly in formation over the skies of Northern California while en route to Travis Air Force Base for the Thunder Over the Bay air show March 25, 2019. Both Maj. Lopez and 1st Lt. Clark received fuel along the way from a KC-10 Extender attached to the 9th Air R  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team pilot/commander, and 1st Lt. Cory Clark, F-22 Demo Team safety observer, fly in formation over the skies of Northern California while en route to Travis Air Force Base for the Thunder Over the Bay air show March 25, 2019. Both Maj. Lopez and 1st Lt. Clark received fuel along the way from a KC-10 Extender attached to the 9th Air R  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Joe Danielewicz, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs Air Force engagements in recent years have often been focused on combating non-state actors. In these conflicts, tracking pods repeatedly showed their ability to monitor and neutralize targets from a variety of platforms. Future conflicts will likely be multidimensional and there will be a strategic premium f  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Ashley Richards, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Each month, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomes a steady influx of new personnel. Whether it's Airmen and Guardians with their families, or new civilians and contractors joining the team, there is a lot to learn about Wright-Patterson AFB. For this reason, the Military Family and Readiness Center regularly hosts the Wri  more