Dec. 8, 2021 Florida nuke experts witness payload launch into orbit Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Technical Applications Center had the rare opportunity to see the realization of their work aboard the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program Satellite 6, or STPSat-6, and witness the fruits of their labor hurtle into the atmosphere from Space Launch
Aug. 30, 2021 AFTAC gets first-ever Space Force vice commander For the first time in its history, the Air Force Technical Applications Center has a Space Force colonel as the vice commander. Col. Richard R. Beckman took the oath of office Aug. 20, officially swearing him into the U.S. Space Force at a ceremony held at the nuclear treaty monitoring center
June 2, 2021 Three inductees join past “giants” on AFTAC Wall of Honor In keeping with its annual tradition, the commander of the Air Force Technical Applications Center inducted three former members of the nuclear treaty monitoring center onto its famed “Wall of Honor” May 26. Col. Katharine G. Barber recognized retired Senior Master Sergeants Mike Clark and Tony
Feb. 11, 2021 AFTAC key personnel receive COVID-19 vaccine Key personnel from the Air Force Technical Applications Center received their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine that was administered by the 45th Medical Group here. The group of nearly 100 people received their first dose Jan. 14 and returned to the base’s Sharkatorium today for round two.
Feb. 2, 2021 H.S. student immerses with AFTAC in the Outback Situated in the remote terrain of Central Australia, the 709th Technical Maintenance Squadron’s Detachment 421 is responsible for operating and sustaining an expansive seismic array to detect the detonation of nuclear bombs. The detachment, led by Master Sergeant Jonathan Beedham, is manned by four
Jan. 21, 2021 Innovative self-serve temperature check helps workforce during COVID Social distancing. Six feet of separation. Tapping elbows instead of shaking hands. These are terms and actions society has grown accustomed to hearing and seeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another familiar occurrence since the outbreak of the virus is temperature checks at various entry
Nov. 4, 2020 Tiny home, huge dividends It is only 400 square feet of living, eating, sleeping, dressing, bathing, and recreational space for two adults and a child. It is also the place the Inniss family proudly calls home.
Sept. 9, 2020 The science of mind and body: A successful combination for one Airman When Dalton McIntire was a freshman in high school, he spent a lot of time lifting weights in his school’s gym. For him, it was a way to increase stamina, strengthen his workout routine, and further build on his abilities on the baseball field It wasn’t until about four years ago after he enlisted
June 30, 2020 AFTAC uses technology to execute Change of Command The Air Force Technical Applications Center here underwent a change of command today, employing modern-day technology to accomplish long-standing traditions. Col. Chad Hartman relinquished command to Col. Katharine Barber as 16th Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh served as the presiding
May 19, 2020 COMACC joins AFTAC Airmen in online training session The commander of Air Combat Command carved out 30 minutes on his tight schedule May 13 to dial in to a virtual training class hosted by members of the 22nd Surveillance Squadron here. Gen. Mike Holmes participated in the webchat with 47 Airmen from the Air Force Technical Applications Center to