Airmen at Dover AFB, Del., are improving the reliability and life expectancy of the C-5M transport via a project inspired by the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, according to a base release. Members of Air Force Reserve Command’s 512th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noted that one of the leading causes of downtime for the C-5M were issues with the aircraft’s fire-suppression system, states the March 27 release. Over the course of several years, they worked with a product-improvement working group at Warner Robins AFB, Ga., and came up with re-designed valves, a universal wiring harness, an upgraded FSS control panel, and better seals and plumbing. The first C-5M with the upgraded hardware is now at Dover in the isochronal maintenance dock, and plans are to retrofit the entire C-5M fleet, states the release. AFSO21 is designed to maximize value and minimize waste through process improvements. (Dover report by A1C Ashlin Federick)
How Miss America 2024 Took the Air Force Somewhere New
Dec. 20, 2024
When 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first ever active service member crowned Miss America on Jan. 14, top Air Force officials recognized a rare opportunity to reach women and girls who otherwise might not consider military service as an option.