Air Force Materiel Command News

Cooking for Readiness: AFSC Airmen learn healthy food prep

Grady Epperly — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Several Airmen will be trading take-out for home-cooked meals with knowledge gained from a recent cooking class hosted by the enlisted aide to the Air Force Sustainment Center commander at the Tinker Chapel here, Aug. 13.

ATAC-20 takes aim at alternative aircraft coating challenges

Pentagon News — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:14:00 GMT

After 14 weeks of rigorous research, travel, and intensive team building, the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) Cohort 20 has successfully concluded its program, delivering actionable solutions to senior Air Force leaders on the transition of alternative aircraft coatings. ATAC-20 was tasked with solving why alternative aircraft coatings – tested and validated to military specifications – struggle to transition from the lab to actual implementation on aircraft.

‘Full Throttle Hiring’: WR-ALC seeks new employees to safeguard national defense

Shellie-Anne Espinosa — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is hiring. As part of a concerted effort known as “Full Throttle Hiring,” the WR-ALC is looking to fill at least 600 positions. As those positions fill, the complex will continue hiring beyond these initial vacancies.

A pause from the Air Force: Career Intermission Program insights

Airman 1st Class Luther Callaway — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Dawkins was torn between two worlds until she found a way forward. Learn how the Career Intermission Program helped her pause active duty for 3 years with full health benefits.

C3BM PAE confirmed to lead AFLCMC, pin third star

DAF PAE C3BM Public Affairs — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Senate recently confirmed the nomination of Brig. Gen. Jason Voorheis, the Department of the Air Force’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management, for his third star as the commander of AFLCMC.

AFNWC employee receives AFIT Foundation’s Civilian Young Alumni award

Aimee Malone — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:31:00 GMT

An employee of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center was recently honored for his achievements with the Air Force Institute of Technology Foundation’s Civilian Young Alumni award.

'It Was My Calling': Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton bids farewell to Air Force, AFLCMC

Jim Varhegyi — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

AFLCMC Commander Lt Gen Donna Shipton renders final salute.

Air Force Research Laboratory initiatives strengthen warfighting connections

By Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

AFRL’s new “Operationalize the Lab” initiative immerses early-career science and technology (S&T) leaders in operational environments to strengthen their understanding of the warfighting mission and the impact of their work.

When the Uniform Is Hung, the Legacy Remains

Tech. Sgt. Jasmonet D. Holmes — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:34:00 GMT

AFLCMC Commander Lt Gen Donna Shipton retires July 10, 2026 and leaves a strong legacy.

New skills course equips WR-ALC employees to eliminate waste, boost career growth

Joseph Mather — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT

Fourteen Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex employees recently completed the complex’s inaugural 40-hour Continuous Improvement and Innovation Skills Course, known as CI2 Skills, giving them a set of skills designed to eliminate workplace frustrations and increase warfighting capacity.

USAF Test Pilot School class 25B marks newest group of test leaders

Chase Kohler — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:51:00 GMT

The Air Force Test Pilot School formally celebrated the graduation of Class 25B at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 5.

AFSC systems accountant wins DOW data visualization award

Michael Tackitt — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:49:00 GMT

Being able to not only gather and consolidate data from multiple sources into one presentation but construct it and visualize all of it in such a way that it is understandable to your organization’s executive leadership is a vital and highly sought-after skillset in virtually every industry across the globe – this is especially true when your organization is responsible for managing nearly $32 billion in assets every year.

First Article Test Lab: Ensuring Air Force readiness through rigorous parts validation

Joseph Mather — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:59:00 GMT

The First Article Test Lab, a specialized unit within the 802nd Maintenance Support Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is dedicated to ensuring every spare part meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Hanscom CGO selected to represent USA during chess tournament

Mark Wyatt — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:46:00 GMT

A company grade officer here has been selected to represent the United States at the NATO Chess Championships in Europe later this year.

Matrina’s calling – from wrong turn to triple-award provider

Laisa Leao — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:55:00 GMT

Sometimes, the best career paths are discovered by accident.

DAF Announces Top Safety Award Winners for 2025

AFSEC Public Affairs — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:49:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. AFMC honorees include teams from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, 75th Air Base Wing, and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.

Mobilization assistant to AFMC commander visits Hanscom AFB

Pentagon News — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Mark Slominski, mobilization assistant to the commander, Air Force Materiel Command, visited Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., May 18. As part of his visit, Slominski received mission overview briefings, recognized Team Hanscom personnel for exceptional performance, and met with local community leaders.

Operation IVORY SOAP: Army Air Force’s Floating Depots in the Pacific Theater during World War II

Ray Ortensie — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:33:26 GMT

During the "island-hopping" campaign of World War II, the U.S. Army Air Forces (AAF) faced a critical logistical challenge: traditional land-based maintenance depots were too far and too slow to keep pace with the rapidly advancing front lines.

Keep Moving Forward: A Mental Health Narrative

Joseph Carrillo — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:16:00 GMT

What is mental health, and why has it become such an important topic? For many years, the phrase “mental health” carried a stigma, especially within military culture.

Next Gen wins: Wings hold inaugural maintenance competition

Pentagon News — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:55:00 GMT

F-35 section of Sortie Generation Competition