Aug. 3, 2021 DOD Official Says U.S. Faces Climate Change Crisis Climate change affects our national security and the Defense Department needs to compete for the energy technologies that will define the future, a senior climate advisor to the secretary of defense said.
June 5, 2020 AFMC Digital Campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new Digital Campaign to modernize and streamline the life cycle process of Air Force platforms and systems, ensuring warfighters have the technology required to maintain a competitive advantage over adversaries.“Transitioning to a digital AFMC enterprise
Nov. 25, 2019 Hill Air Force Base to host 5G testing and experimentation In an effort to demonstrate innovative prototypes that use commercial 5G technologies as a way to augment future military capabilities, the Department of Defense chose Hill Air Force Base and three other U.S. military bases as a test bed for 5G technology.
Oct. 11, 2018 Hill showcases STEM job opportunities Future Air Force scientists and engineers visited Hill recently during a Science & Engineering Palace Acquire Operational Training Assignment, which involved a base tour and briefings on Hill’s science and engineering workplaces Sept. 17-22.
Sept. 18, 2018 Center showcases innovation efforts The Air Force Sustainment Center is setting the pace in many areas of efficiency and innovation, according to Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. Roper saw AFSC processes in action when he visited AFSC headquarters Sept. 13.“This is the
May 25, 2018 STEM City planned for Hill air, space show On June 23-24, Hill Air Force Base with the tremendous support from The Utah Air Show Foundation, will host the “Warriors Over the Wasatch: The Legacy Continues” Air and Space Show and feature U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. In addition to the numerous world-class aerial acts and wide variety of static
April 30, 2018 Innovating compressor blade inspection Blade defects decrease engine efficiency and power, while increasing fuel burn (specific fuel consumption) and exhaust gas temperature (EGT) - resulting in higher maintenance costs, and decreased aircraft availability. Additionally, defective compressor blades can pose a safety threat if not
June 26, 2017 ICBM Country: Hill AFB, Utah workers play key role in future of strategic defense Editor's Note: Hill Air Force Base units are helping ensure the nuclear triad remains an effective strategic deterrent now and into the future. This is the second in a two part series.The nation needs a robust nuclear deterrent. Not just any missiles, but the most responsive strategic weapon systems