The enlisted force of Air Mobility Command has bestowed its eighth Order of the Sword upon Gen. Duncan McNabb, who just relinquished command on Sept. 7. CMSgt. Joseph Barron, AMC command chief, said at a Sept. 6 ceremony, “Those who have had the privilege of serving with him daily understand that his effect on the enlisted community has been both profound and enduring.” In his comments, McNabb noted that what made him feel best about being AMC commander was the he “could go and find a number of young airmen who said, ‘Here’s what we did today to make our Air Force better.’ “
USAF Scoping Out Upgrades to Counter-UAS Weapons
Oct. 19, 2020
The Air Force is in the market for upgrades to its counter-drone technologies, according to an Oct. 16 request for information posted on a federal contracting website. The service is in the early stages of deploying lasers, microwaves, and other weapons more advanced than a shotgun to deal with potentially…