This Week's Inside the Air Force

From this week's issue of Inside the Air Force:

1. As the Air Force looks ahead to F-35 initial operational capability next summer, the first cadre of F-35 maintainers at Hill Air Force Base, UT, are working to build the foundation for the unit's maintenance program.

Full story: F-35 Maintainers At Hill AFB Preparing For Initial Operations Next Summer

2. The Air Force has completed the system requirements review for its Combat Rescue Helicopter and is working toward a preliminary design review next year.

Full story: Air Force Completes Combat Rescue Helo System Requirements Review

3. After the rupture of one of its legacy weather satellites earlier this year, the Air Force is considering the mission utility of remaining satellites, particularly those equipped with the same battery the service believes led to the rupture.

Full story: Air Force Considering Utility Of DMSP-14 After Debris-Causing Rupture