April 29, 2015 AGE Flight gets Air Force weapons loaders out of a jam True to a test-mission mindset, the 412th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight, discovered a defect in the newest Material Handling Unit. The nuclear-certified MHU-83 D/E Lift Truck, more affectionately known as a "Jammer," was delivered to Edwards from Hydraulics International a
April 28, 2016 Aggressive bobcat attacks family pets in housing area An aggressive bobcat has attacked several small dogs in base housing over the last few weeks. In one instance, the bobcat followed a pet into a house. Environmental Management is currently addressing this issue.This desert predator's attacks are because its normal food - jackrabbits, cottontail
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.
Dec. 8, 2010 Air Base Wing members land awards Several Air Force Materiel Command awards and 30-year pins were handed out to members of the 95th Air Base Wing during the weekly wing staff meeting, Dec. 1.AFMC Comptroller Awards2010 AFMC Financial Analysis Office of the Year: 95th ABW Financial Analysis OfficeAFMC Category II Civilian of the
Aug. 21, 2014 Air Combat Command loans Global Hawk to GVCTF The 412th Test Wing's Global Vigilance Combined Test Force received a Global Hawk Block 40 Aug. 6, on loan from Air Combat Command. Tail number 2035, from Grand Forks AFB, N.D., is joining the Block 20 and 40 aircraft at Edwards AFB to offer an additional platform for configuration-constrained
Sept. 2, 2016 Air Force advances rocket technology, tests first full-scale component of Hydrocarbon Boost Program The United States is one step closer to eliminating its reliance on Russian technology to launch its military satellites. The Hydrocarbon Boost Technology Demonstrator, a U.S. Air Force technology effort focused on development of Oxygen Rich Staged Combustion rocket engine technology, has recently
July 14, 2014 Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization July 14.The Air Force will create efficiencies by deactivating and realigning organizations at Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces and Field Operating Agencies, resulting in savings of $1.6
Sept. 21, 2011 Air Force announces civilian early retirement, separation incentive options The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP) programs, Air Force officials announced today."Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 funding on our permanent civilian
Aug. 12, 2011 Air Force announces civilian workforce hiring freeze Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective August 9.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led the Air Force to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the Air Force plans to reduce