Feb. 1, 2022

Department of the Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise.

Dec. 1, 2021

Air Force to field new bladder relief device, works toward ‘suite of options’

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) — The Air Force recognized that current devices were not optimized for long-duration sorties, and as a result, aircrew were routinely dehydrating themselves to delay the need for bladder relief. Dehydration can lead to reduced endurance and G-force tolerance while in the aircraft, as well as other negative health issues.

Dec. 23, 2016

Around the Air Force: Dec. 23

On this look around the Air Force the first Japanese F-35 arrives at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona; Edwards AFB in California is testing ways to save fueling cost for the C-17 Globemaster III; and the Air Force band performs at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Cory Kuttler.