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Secretary of the Air Force nominee Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, as a part of the confirmation process March 30, 2017, in Washington, D.C. In her opening statement, Wilson said, "We have the liberty to enjoy our blessings because thousands of America's best citizens volunteer to protect the rest of us." (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) SecAF nominee testifies before Congress
Heather Wilson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee during her confirmation hearing for secretary of the Air Force in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2017.
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An operational evaluation of new synthetic cargo tie downs and winch cables is being conducted at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 28, 2016. The new tie downs and winch cables will reduce the weight by nearly 1,000 pounds on each C-17 Globemaster III and save the Air Force approximately $4 million annually. (Courtesy photo) JB Charleston test new equipment, saves AF millions
An operational evaluation of new synthetic tie downs and winch cables for the C-17 Globemaster III took place here in November 2016. Tie downs are ropes, cords, straps or chains that secure items during airlift operations; winch cables help adjust the tension on tie downs, securing the load.
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Six microvanes are bonded to each side of the aft fuselage of a test C-17 Globemaster III for phases three, four and five in the C-17 Drag Reduction Program managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory and tested by the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The C-17 Globemaster III used for all five test phases is provided by Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kenji Thuloweit) Final phase of C-17 drag reduction testing underway
When it comes to aviation fuel, the C-17 Globemaster III utilization rate makes it stand out as the largest consumer in the Air Force. This is why a team at the 418th Flight Test Squadron has been working for the past year on the Air Force Research Laboratory’s C-17 Drag Reduction Program.
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The guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance, front, USS Decatur and the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Carl Brashear steam in formation in the Pacific Ocean with the U.S. Air Force 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, following a joint exercise, Oct. 27, 2016. The Spruance and Decatur and the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen, along with embarked “Warbirds” and “Devilfish” detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49, are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group under the commander of Destroyer Squadron 31. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill Senior Military Leaders Discuss Potential Deployment, Logistics Challenges
Senior military leaders discussed potential challenges their commands may face in supporting future operations during a meeting of defense industry partners in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Six microvanes are bonded to each side of the aft fuselage of a test C-17 Globemaster III for phases three, four and five in the C-17 Drag Reduction Program managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory and tested by the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The C-17 Globemaster III used for all five test phases is provided by Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kenji Thuloweit) Final phase of C-17 drag reduction testing underway
When it comes to aviation fuel, the C-17 Globemaster III utilization rate makes it stand out as the largest consumer in the Air Force. This is why a team at the 418th Flight Test Squadron has been working for the past year on the Air Force Research Laboratory’s C-17 Drag Reduction Program.
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2016
Default Air Force Logo Two Reserve units to compete for Chief of Staff Team Excellence Awards
Air Force Reserve Command will have two teams competing for the 2016 Air Force Chief of Staff Team Excellence Awards this year.
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AFMS Website Image Health Innovation Jul 2016 (AF Graphic) Changing Air Force healthcare through innovation
Innovation is a buzzword often associated with new technology platforms or successful sports teams,
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The Defense Department needs to harness the genius of American technology if it is to successfully stand against all enemies, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee in Santa Clara, California.
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