Aug. 19, 2020 AFMC releases new PTL Guide The Air Force Materiel Command has released a Physical Training Leader (PTL) Guide as a new tool for leaders and Airmen to accomplish conditioning goals in a safe manner.
Aug. 8, 2020 Air Force conducts latest hypersonic weapon flight test The Air Force took another step towards fielding a hypersonic weapon following its final captive-carry test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon under a wing of a B-52 Stratofortress off the Southern California coast, Aug 8.
Aug. 6, 2020 Joint Simulation Environment construction contract awarded The Air Force has taken another step forward in achieving the vision of a government owned, high-fidelity, multi-platform modeling and simulation (M&S) capability - with the award of two Military Construction (MILCON) contracts valued at approximately $65.5M.
Aug. 4, 2020 412th SFS memorial honors fallen defenders The 412th Security Forces Squadron held a memorial service honoring three Security Forces Airmen in Hangar 1600 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug 3.
Aug. 4, 2020 AFMC virtual town hall addresses COVID-19, diversity, command future Diversity and inclusion, the coronavirus pandemic and the strategic direction of the Air Force Materiel Command were among the many topics covered during a virtual town hall, July 29.Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell, AFMC Command Chief, addressed
July 31, 2020 Edwards AFB firefighters conduct search and rescue training during foam test Firefighters from the Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue training session during a foam fire suppression test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.
July 31, 2020 Team Edwards bid farewell to fallen Airman Members of the 412th Test Wing bid farewell to Senior Airman Cody Chrisman during a dignified transfer ceremony in Lancaster, California, July 31.
July 28, 2020 Bomber Modular Acquisition System promotes “data independence” A chance meeting at an International Test & Evaluation Association workshop in 2017 has led to “data independence” utilizing the Bomber Modular Acquisition System developed by the 812th Aircraft Instrumentation Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 24, 2020 Edwards announces Voice Communication System Upgrade contract The Voice Communication System Upgrade (VCSU) project, a current Improvement & Modernization (I&M) Program, awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Compunetix, Inc. Federal Systems Division, June 23, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 21, 2020 Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate