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AFMC exceeds small business goals two years running

Nov 5 2015WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Aggressive marketing and outreach helped Air Force Materiel Command exceed its small-business contracting goal for the second straight year. Also,...

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AF researchers aim to increase energy security through microgrids

Dec 3 2015WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory, in conjunction with the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies, is exploring microgrid and...

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AFMC promotes sober driving during holidays

Dec 10 2015WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The holiday season is a time of year when people gather with friends, colleagues and family to enjoy time together and celebrate. Often, these social...

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Facility saves DOD time, millions

9 Dec 23 2015With budgets shrinking and the Department of Defense forced to do more with less, every penny counts when it comes to purchasing new equipment. Personnel at the Air Force Life Cycle...

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2015 Presidential Rank Award winners

Jan 7 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Office of Personnel Management recognized recipients of the prestigious Presidential Rank Awards for 2015 on Dec. 15, and the list includes six Air...

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Air Force Marathon can help runners meet their New Year’s resolutions

Jan 7 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — It’s that time of year when people are thinking about things they would like to do differently and goals they would like to meet in this New Year....

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AFMC promotes National Cancer Prevention Month

Jan 28 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Cancer Prevention Awareness Campaign. read more

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KC-46A Pegasus conducts 1st in-flight refueling demonstration

Feb 4 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The KC-46A Pegasus successfully transferred fuel through its boom to an F-16C Fighting Falcon Jan. 24 to demonstrate aerial refueling operations in...

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New AFMC chiefs attend orientation

Mar 3 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The 42 newest chief master sergeants within Air Force Materiel Command gathered for a weeklong orientation here last month. The AFMC Chiefs’...

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AFRL uncovering safer solutions for aircraft corrosion prevention

Mar 3 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Environmental Technology Program and Coating Technology Integration Office are playing a critical role in the...

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Air Force announces new AFMC command chief

Mar 31 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Air Force officials announced on March 24 the assignment of Chief Master Sgt. Jason L. France as the command chief sergeant of Air Force Materiel...

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Many AFMC employees converting to AcqDemo Pay and Appraisal

Apr 28 2016Some 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command personnel have been notified they will transition to the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay...

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AFMC’s Wingman Intervention program strong

Apr 28 2016Across Air Force Materiel Command, Airmen continue to embrace the command’s culture of respect and resiliency. This is especially evident in their behavior as wingmen.read more

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New AF development planning effort key to Third Offset

May 5 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In 2030 and beyond, the Air Force will achieve air superiority with a networked family of capabilities that may include legacy systems like the F-22...

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AFLCMC and DAU will host Acquisition workshop

May 19 2016The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Defense Acquisition University will host the 2016 Acquisition Insight Days June 14-15 on the campus of the Air Force Institute of Technology at...

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AFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career

May 19 2016Air Force Materiel Command’s top enlisted member ended his military career May 6, closing out what he calls a “wonderful journey” around the world.read more

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CHPS coordinators focus on wellness of AFMC workforce

May 19 2016Enhancing the health and well-being of the Air Force Materiel Command workforce was the focus of the Civilian Health Promotion Services coordinators meeting held here in April. read more

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Memorial Day a time to honor the fallen

Jun 2 2016WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio—For many of us, Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. Families will gather for cookouts, go boating or swim at the pool. While you enjoy these...

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AFMC’s new command chief focused on Airmen and on their families

Jun 16 2016Family and fellow Airmen have been the keys to success in Chief Master Sgt. Jason France’s Air Force career of 26 years and counting. As the new command chief of Air Force Materiel Command,...

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Independence Day is a day of gratitude

Jun 30 2016The Fourth of July is a day of celebration. Whether with parades, fireworks, backyard barbecues or enjoying a baseball game, we Americans will soon celebrate our nation’s birthday.Our...

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