Hot pits keep F-35s flying

Airmen perform first weapons load verification on F-35A

After months of preparation the weapons troop Standardization Load Crew from the 33rd Maintenance Group performed the first munitions load verification on the F-35A Lightning II here Aug. 27. "Over the next couple of days, our 33d Fighter Wing maintenance professionals, alongside representatives

53rd brings weapons evaluation to Hill AFB

40th FTS expands A-10 fuel limitations in combat

The dreaded fuel light, either blinking or glowing red indicating low on gas, becomes a constant reminder that a stoppage of the drive, trip or mission is imminent. The A-10 section of the 40th Flight Test Squadron is testing the expansion of the Thunderbolt II's fuel capability to prolong its

First responders tested during force-protection exercise

Wired for sound: Acoustic Week at Eglin

"Data On" crackles out of a radio through the sticky August air.With that alert, technicians, engineers and programmers stand quiet and still beside their sound instruments that are set up along the Eglin range. An Army Blackhawk flies low over a tree line toward these devices so they can record

No where to hide at K-9 demo

No more redundant inspections: AF implements new inspection system

The Air Force recently implemented a new inspection system, aimed at giving more power to wing commanders.With the signing of Program Action Directive 13-01, Air Force inspection system Implementation Tiger Team transitions from the planning phase to the execution phase. The program, which was beta

Stan/Eval Division celebrates 50th anniversary

The Air Force Material Command/A3V Flight Operations and Standardization/Evaluation Division celebrated 50 years of service at a ceremony here July 26."The Stan/Eval Division plays a critical role in ensuring that AFMC's flight operations run safely and smoothly," said Col. Michael Contratto, the

Alabama ARNG improves Eglin ranges