Nov. 16, 2020 Preventing Seasonal Flu The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu vaccine has been shown in research studies to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications
Nov. 16, 2020 Holiday Fire Safety: Thanksgiving The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
Nov. 6, 2020 Agile Patriot guides, grows future AFMC leaders The Air Force Materiel Command held the first-ever Agile Patriot professional development conference, Nov. 2-5, equipping emerging leaders with a greater understanding of the AFMC mission and the knowledge, skills and expertise to help lead the organization into the future.
Nov. 5, 2020 Air Force Chief of Chaplains visits Edwards AFB Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Steven Schaick, Chief of Chaplains, Department of the Air Force, and his Religious Affairs Senior Advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Natalie Gray, visited Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 4.
Nov. 5, 2020 AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality The JSE at Nellis AFB will support up to 20 high fidelity simulators and associated equipment to enable multi-platform, multi-domain developmental testing, operational testing and high end advanced tactics and training.
Nov. 5, 2020 AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality Air Force Test Center broke ground on the 52,000 sq. ft. Joint Simulation Environment facility at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 5 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Electronic Warfare Group.
Nov. 3, 2020 Edwards Environmental Management, San Diego Zoo release 116 tortoises The base Environmental Management section, in partnership with San Diego Zoo Global, successfully released 116 juvenile tortoises on Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently.
Nov. 2, 2020 New AFMC supervisor course aims to develop stronger leaders The course is a complement to the mandatory supervisor training provided by the Air Force and offers supervisors in-depth knowledge of personnel and workplace policies as well as the opportunity for practical application of concepts through case studies and collaborative learning.
Oct. 28, 2020 AFMC Commander, Senior Enlisted visit Edwards, offers tips to stay connected during distancing The commander of Air Force Materiel Command and his senior enlisted advisor touched down at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 23 to meet with Airmen and helping agency leaders.
Oct. 21, 2020 Team Edwards helps pave way for new F-35 ODIN hardware The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (F-35 JPO), in partnership with Lockheed Martin, fulfilled the next major milestone in the development of the Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN).