Air Force Features

Jan. 5, 2024
AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 10, 2021
AFMC plays key role in record Air Force DITPR compliance

With nearly 700 IT investments totaling more than $1 billion, Air Force Materiel Command manages one-third of the Air Force portfolio and played a significant part in this history-making achievement for the service.
Oct. 20, 2020
AFMC successfully navigates FY20 challenges

With a focus rooted in the ability to sustain the mission, and an eye towards long-term expansion and growth, the Air Force Materiel Command successfully executed a $67 billion portfolio in fiscal year 2020, ensuring operational mission success for warfighters.
May 12, 2020
World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters

Predicting aircraft tire wear is a complex, time-intensive phenomenon, highly dependent on multiple variables. Historically, testers focused on the structural integrity of a tire prior to fielding and use. However, the ability to quickly and accurately predict tire wear remained a challenge across
April 4, 2020
AFRL, associates improve processes for fabricating aircraft engine inlet ducts

Part of the Air Force 2030 Science and Technology strategy includes the deployment of low cost unmanned aerial systems in mass to assist in future near-peer engagements. To realize this vision, new manufacturing strategies need to be identified which can support the rapid manufacturing of high
March 27, 2020
Sharp performance: 509th Medical Group doctor named AFGSC Flight Surgeon of the Year

Capt. Joseph Sharp, 509th Medical Group flight surgeon, earned the Air Force Global Strike Command’s Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year award for innovative ideas, techniques, and dedication to dynamic patient care.
March 27, 2020
AFLCMC delivers C-37B early

The program, managed by the Presidential and Executive Airlift Division, delivered the aircraft one week ahead of schedule.
March 16, 2020
National Museum of the US Air Force temporarily closed due to COVID-19

All events and activities scheduled at the museum have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. The museum will re-evaluate its closure status on a week-to-week basis and will provide the latest updates on the museum website and social media sites.
Feb. 18, 2020
Mobile app supports new hire process

The “Newcomers” feature on the Air Force Materiel Command instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step pre-employment and onboarding process information, checklists, installation maps, pay and benefits data, making the first days of work easier for
Feb. 6, 2020
AFRL’s Epidemiology Lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development

The USAFSAM Epidemiology Lab, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, is the sole clinical reference lab for the Air Force.
Jan. 15, 2020
X-60A program conducts integrated vehicle propulsion system verification test

X-60A is a single-stage liquid rocket primarily designed for hypersonic flight research and is launched from a modified business jet carrier aircraft.
Jan. 10, 2020
AFMC beta-tests diagnostic fitness assessments

As the Air Force continues to review the overall current fitness assessment guidance for Airmen, AFMC has elected to implement diagnostic testing as a potential part of the policy change.
Dec. 26, 2019
Air Force studies fatigue, sleep to enhance readiness

Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip Airmen and their leadership with crucial data to ensure that Airmen are getting the necessary rest to maximize mission execution.A team of
Dec. 1, 2019
AFMC announces 2020 Spark Tank finalists

The Liquid Cooled Plate Carrier and Virtual Visitor Control Center projects were selected from more than 15 submissions from across AFMC as having the highest probability of delivering game-changing impact for Air Force needs.
Nov. 18, 2019
Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires growth, diversity

The two-day event drew more than 250 attendees from across the command. The symposium featured keynote speakers, issue-focused panels and collaborative networking discussions designed to empower women to help foster workplace environments that embrace diversity and promote leadership growth

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