AFMC News

Sept. 9, 2024
REVIL, enabling the next generation of reentry vehicle research

The Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory, or REVIL, will serve AFRL’s Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test units for next-generation re-entry vehicle research and technology here.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force Test Pilot School Begins Transformation for Great Power Competition

Highlighting the need to adapt to an era of Great Power Competition, Test Pilot School has introduced a new strategic plan to modernize its curriculum, enhance staff development, and expand research capabilities.
Sept. 6, 2024
Hispanic Heritage mentoring panel set for Sept. 23

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual mentoring panel in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 23 at noon ET on Microsoft Teams.
Sept. 6, 2024
FLASHBACK: J-33/I-40 Turbo Supercharger Jet Engine

During an early 1941 visit to England, then-Maj. Gen. Harold H. Arnold, acting deputy chief of staff for the Army Air Corps, became interested in the jet propulsion engine under development by the British.
Sept. 5, 2024
F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle

Extended testing helps refine procedures for managing long-duration operations.
Sept. 4, 2024
USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, AFMC Commander, joined Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, DAF senior leaders and a Congressional staff delegation on a visit to Malmstrom AFB to better understand current missions and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance of ongoing nuclear
Sept. 4, 2024
Privileged safety information safeguards mission readiness

Privileged Safety Information is a key part of the mishap investigation process.
Sept. 3, 2024
Appreciate differences, value individuals, respect across all lines

The Air Force Materiel Command hosted a Cross-Cultural Mentoring event, Aug. 20 focused on understanding generational differences and impacts on mentorship. More than 700 individuals attended the virtual session, which was streamed on Microsoft Teams to a diverse Department of the Air Force
Sept. 3, 2024
Air Force Fields Next Generation Aircrew Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protective Masks for Mobility and Strategic Aircraft

The next-generation mask, also known as the Joint Service Aircrew Mask – Strategic Aircraft (JSAM SA or M69), replaces the Aircrew Eye and Respiratory Protection (AERP) system on over twenty-four strategic aircraft executing missions including troop transport, special operations, strategic
Sept. 3, 2024
AEDC expert takes home AIAA honors

Marvin Sellers was recently named the winner of the 2024 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Ground Testing Award.
Sept. 2, 2024
New facility boosts Hill software group’s ability to meet warfighter’s needs

The new facility primarily provides a space for members of the 521st Software Engineering Squadron to do unclassified work for the F-22 and F-35 fighters.
Aug. 29, 2024
Empowerment Through Self-Identification at the Department of the Air Force

In our diverse and dynamic Department of Air Force (DAF) community, every civilian employee plays a crucial role in fulfilling our mission. Upholding our commitment to an inclusive workplace, the DAF Disability Action Team (DAT) encourages all civilian employees to self-identify their disabilities
Aug. 28, 2024
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center earns 10th organizational excellence award

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center recently received the 2022 Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award.
Aug. 28, 2024
Vehicle fleet electrification project begins at Hanscom AFB

The 66th Civil Engineering Division at Hanscom Air Force Base is initiating an energy infrastructure project to support the transition from gas powered to electric vehicles.
Aug. 28, 2024
New testing course to boost force support readiness managers’ skills

The Air Force Services Center is in the final stages of testing a new course to boost the skill sets of installation force support readiness managers across the Department of the Air Force.

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