AFMC Command News

  • 88th Air Base Wing transfers its first members to U.S. Space Force

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen from the 88th Communications Squadron became the first set of 88th Air Base Wing members to join the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony Feb. 11 in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Gallery. Most fittingly, the event took place in front

  • Wright-Patt’s Official Mail Center maintains vital mission

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - When it comes to sending mail, most people immediately think of the U.S. Postal Service. That’s who we see every day when those little trucks place bills and personal mail in your home’s mailbox.However, when it comes to mail on base, who takes care of

  • Base fire department breaks the ice on rescue operations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The problem with ice is it can break. If it does, and a person falls through, even a good swimmer could be in a lot of trouble.It doesn’t take long for hypothermia to show up if submerged in freezing water. Symptoms can include confusion, fumbling hands,

  • Air Force adds to DOD mask guidance

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth issued a memorandum Feb. 16 that supplements the Defense Department’s new mask policy on military installations while performing official duties.The initial DOD memorandum was issued Feb. 4 and follows a Jan. 20

  • Joint Simulation Environment brings Next-Gen Test and Evaluation to AFTC

    The $34.4 million project will provide a state-of-the-art modeling and simulation environment to conduct fifth-generation and next-generation developmental test, operational test, and high-end advanced training and tactics development for the warfighter. Construction begins March 2021 and is

  • Watch out for the signs of teen dating violence

    February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, or TDVAM. This month is set aside to ensure we all are made more aware of teen dating violence and some of its accompanying aspects such as stalking and sexual assault. This year’s TDVAM theme is “Know Your Worth.”

  • “Jolly Green II” lands at Edwards for flight tests

    Crews off-load from two HH-60W “Jolly Green II” combat rescue helicopters at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17. The HH-60Ws arrived from Eglin AFB, Florida, to conduct flight test operations. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

  • Air Force Wounded Warrior program serves injured and ill Airmen

    No other time than during the current pandemic has the Air Force’s mental health, family advocacy, and other support programs been so important. One program – the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program – has been essential in providing wounded, ill, and injured Airmen a place to turn for assistance.

  • COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

    You're pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine?That’s a question on the minds of many military frontline health care workers today. The short answer is that it’s an individual’s choice, and military health experts say the vaccine is well worth considering.

  • AFMC We Need: Ten BIG Wins

    The AFMC We Need command-wide initiative continues to drive change across the command as we endeavor to better execute our critical missions for the United States Air Force with greater agility, innovation and speed.