AFMC Command News

  • Open Aircraft Day features missile-armed interceptor jets

    Air Force Museum Visitors have a chance to look inside two of the service’s premier interceptor jets from the 1950s on Saturday, Apr. 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Cold War Gallery. Cockpits of the North American F-86D Sabre and Lockheed F-94C Starfire will be open with subject matter

  • National radiation electronics expert brings value to AFRL Space program

    An Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate expert was presented the prestigious Peter Haas award at the 2022 Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology (HEART) Conference held March in Tarrytown, New York.  Dr. Robert “Bob” Pugh has worked in radiation-hardened electronics with

  • Making of a flyover: Behind the scenes of the Dodgers home opener flyover

    Two F-35's from the 461st Flight Test Squadron and conducted an integrated test mission with an Air Force flyover for the Los Angeles Dodgers home opener against the Cincinnati Reds.  This test mission included an unique formation with a USAF F-35A and USN F-35-C.  This mission must have been good

  • Skywave tech lab augments space domain awareness

    The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 11 to open a new facility named Skywave Technology Laboratory. The 3,500 square foot, $3.5 million lab is located in a remote area on Kirtland Air Force Base.

  • Office keeps force armed and ready

    Nearly every Airman at some point and perhaps many points in their career will carry a rifle, pistol, revolver or some sort of small arms. It’s one of the things that keeps our more than 300,000 Airmen members an “armed” force.

  • DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey

    The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences.

  • Space Security Challenge 2022: Hack-A-Sat 3 registration opens

    The U.S. Air and Space Force, in collaboration with the security research community, opened registration April 8 for the qualification round of the third annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat satellite hacking competition. Hack-A-Sat enables and encourages security researchers of all levels to

  • Outreach program inspires students to pursue Air Force STEM careers

    With Hill Air Force Base needing to hire hundreds of science, technology, engineering and math professionals each year, the STEM outreach office here is inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals by encouraging STEM learning through its education and mentoring programs.

  • Building healthy relationships

    Relationships impact all aspects of our lives, including home, work, and leisure activities. Developing and maintaining relationships takes time and effort, with long term positive impacts for all.

  • AFRL engineers bring Spark Tank idea to life

    Imagine a kitchen without a countertop, or a garage without a space for its tools and nothing but the floor as a workspace. This is how Ground Surgical Teams have worked for years, but engineers from the 711th Human Performance Wing, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, are addressing this