Nov. 21, 2023 Air Force, Coast Guard partner for downed pilot water rescue exercise Airmen and Coast Guardsmen partnered for a simulated water rescue of a downed pilot during exercise Mosaic Tiger 24-1.
Oct. 30, 2023 Arrival of electric aircraft, charging stations will help develop safety requirements BETA’s ALIA electric aircraft has a 50-foot wingspan, a range of 250 miles with a top speed of 138 mph and is 90% quieter than a helicopter. While ALIA has the capability to transport five passengers.
Oct. 26, 2023 AFWERX Prime, FAA agree to share flight-test information AFWERX Prime and the Federal Aviation Administration announced they have agreed to share flight-test data to accelerate the safe integration of Advanced Aircraft Mobility platforms into the National Airspace System Oct. 25.
Oct. 11, 2023 Officer Training School embarks on ‘OTS-Victory’ The new training program, dubbed OTS-Victory, incorporates a five-modular approach designed to enhance the effectiveness of foundational officer development by focusing on specific knowledge, skills and abilities in each module.
Oct. 10, 2023 OSI takes aim at laser pointers, aircraft safety As the Air Force Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night.
Oct. 5, 2023 AFSOC embraces extended reality to enhance readiness Extended reality is revolutionizing the way Air Force Special Operations Command is approaching training and readiness.
Oct. 2, 2023 DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Sept. 26, 2023 World-renowned risk management process ensures experimental electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft operations conducted safely The Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force is the lead element tasked with testing and evaluating the technology for future national defense applications.
Sept. 23, 2023 Duke Field breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging station AFWERX and BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, broke ground on the first electric aircraft charging station on a military installation at Duke Field Sept. 19.
Sept. 18, 2023 Department of the Air Force launches coaching website At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach.