AFMC News

Feb. 1, 2022
Reduce your risk of developing cancer

Healthy choices and screening for risks can help decrease chances of developing cancer.
Feb. 1, 2022
AFMC Connect February focus: Sharing

Sharing with teammates in the work environment often results in strong, binding relationships. Opportunities to strengthen these relationships and build trust, increases both job and personal connections.
Feb. 1, 2022
Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying

As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise. MEEP will encourage Airmen
Feb. 1, 2022
Air Force FMS lead discusses vision for the enterprise

Despite another year impacted by COVID, Foreign Military Sales continues to grow, with a total portfolio value of $230.2 billion consisting of 3,409 active FMS cases and $104.6 billion work-in-progress.
Feb. 1, 2022
Air Force awards construction contract at MIT Lincoln Laboratory Hanscom campus

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center successfully facilitated award of a $277 million project to construct a modern laboratory required for development of advanced technologies on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory campus, located on Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.
Jan. 31, 2022
System used to develop standard for ensuring safety, confidence and reliability of Air Force body armor plates

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Integrated Logistics Systems-Supply Capability Delivery Team fielded an upgrade to enterprise asset management capabilities to ensure that all body armor plates are tested and managed as needed to assure the ability for these to meet the needs of
Jan. 31, 2022
myEval is now live!

The Air Force has launched a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application called myEvaluation, or myEval. The Air Force is transitioning from vPC to myEval in multiple phases to allow for appropriate adjustment cycles prior to mandatory use.
Jan. 31, 2022
AFLCMC sets small business awards record again

In 2021, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded $4.8 billion in contracts to small businesses across the United States, breaking its previous high of $3.6 billion in 2020.
Jan. 31, 2022
MIT partnership empowers acquisition officer with AI tools

The Digital Directorate is partnering with the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator to help acquisition professionals gain AI experience.
Jan. 31, 2022
WR-ALC, 78th CEG: Working together for energy efficient solutions

Keeping the lights on at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, requires a lot of energy. The 78th Civil Engineering Group and the 402nd Maintenance Support Group Energy Assurance Office with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex are working together to ensure the base energy needs are met and managed
Jan. 28, 2022
Service members, veterans can stream 2022 Winter Olympics for free

Service members and honorably discharged veterans worldwide will again enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full streaming coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The Winter Olympics take place Feb. 3-20.
Jan. 28, 2022
AEDC engineers assist with SBIR effort researching noise reduction of aircraft engines

Through a Small Business Innovative Research contract awarded to MetroLaser, Inc., by the U.S. Navy, a system is being developed to measure the gas velocity of engine exhaust to help find ways to reduce noise from aircraft.Bernie Williamson, Air Force project manager, explained that in November the
Jan. 27, 2022
Air Force announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists

As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
Jan. 27, 2022
AFCEC Natural Disaster Recovery Division prepares for future disasters

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division, located at Tyndall, recently created a new branch to enhance readiness and preparedness for the next natural disaster that may strike an Air Force installation. “It’s only a matter of time before
Jan. 27, 2022
Small team, big responsibility

When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind.

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