AFMC News

April 20, 2022
Benefield Anechoic Facility tests C-130 electronic countermeasures

An AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing from Hurlburt Field, Fla., recently underwent electronic weapons countermeasures testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
April 14, 2022
AFMC leaders to host virtual town hall

Air Force Materiel Command leadership will host a command-wide virtual town hall, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET.
Feb. 23, 2022
AFMC marks progress in diversity initiatives, continues change, implementation

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the enterprise as it implements commander-driven expectations to drive cultural change in the organization.
Feb. 17, 2022
F-35 ITF’s Dual Capable Aircraft Team wins national aviation award

Representatives from the F-35 Integrated Test Force’s Dual Aircraft Capable Team received the prestigious Col. Franklin C. Wolfe Weapons Systems Award during presentation ceremony at the Joint Program Office headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 16.
Jan. 11, 2022
Town Hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness

Vaccines, telework, diversity and more were addressed during the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Jan. 7, which streamed live to a maxed-out audience of more than 3,000 via ZoomGov.
Dec. 17, 2021
Leaders earn Presidential Rank Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Seventeen Department of the Air Force personnel were named 2021 Presidential Rank Award recipients by the Office of Personnel Management. Of those 17, four are from Air Force Materiel Command. Steven Rogers, senior scientist for Automatic Target Recognition
Dec. 10, 2021
Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to
Dec. 7, 2021
Workshop unites digital-first experts on transformation

The Air Force Digital Transformation Office held its first collaborative workshop, December 3, uniting government experts across multiple areas in an effort to progress digital acquisition change across the service.
Nov. 24, 2021
Air Force Research Lab working to develop future workforce

Ensuring a steady supply of technical and scientific expertise for American industry and innovation has been a national priority since about 1957 when the Soviet Union launched its first Sputnik. Today, however, with the increasingly rapid pace of high technology, the need to attract young people to
Nov. 9, 2021
Reduced hiring timelines continue to fulfill AFMC talent needs

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to expedite civilian hiring timelines across the enterprise, ensuring the organization has the skilled manpower it needs now to execute its critical missions in support of the warfighter.
Nov. 2, 2021
Resilient, ready force focus for new AFMC command chief

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi assumed the role of AFMC command chief in early October. Excited to serve as the major command senior enlisted leader, Flosi looks forward to the next few years which will offer a myriad of challenges, opportunities and chances to see Airmen achieve and succeed.
Nov. 1, 2021
AFMC leadership team meets with Space Airmen, discusses MAJCOM servicing role for Space Force

The trip was an opportunity for the team to talk directly to Airmen about what it means for the Air Force Materiel Command to be the servicing major command to U.S. Space Force and answer questions related to how it would impact their career and personal growth as they serve under the newest
Oct. 12, 2021
Fiscal Year 21 drives innovation, readiness across command, enterprise

The Air Force Materiel Command executed more than $68.5 billion across all funding areas in fiscal year 2021, closing out the year 99.9% obligated despite challenges related to the coronavirus, Operation Allies Refuge and Welcome, underfunded enterprise programs, innovation needs and more.
Oct. 8, 2021
Command chief honored during retirement ceremony

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, delivers parting remarks during his retirement ceremony Oct. 1, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cadell retired after 30 years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Oct. 4, 2021
Re-branded DEIA office targets removing barriers to employment opportunity

Ensuring the current structure is named accordingly for all aspects of opportunity, the command has rebranded the office charged with leading diversity efforts across the enterprise, resulting in a new “DEIA” acronym that encompasses Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility as mission

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