AFMC Command News

  • AFRL’s SHiELD set to receive critical assembly

    KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) Program is scheduled to receive the first major assembly of its three main subsystems later this month, with the remaining two subsystems set to

  • 2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done.Armed with feedback from housing residents,

  • Space Art Exhibit to open February 26 at National Museum USAF

    A new space art exhibit hosted by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA) titled “The Beauty of Space,” will open at the museum on Feb. 26, 2021. The Exhibit, which will be on display in the museum’s Cold War Gallery,

  • Defenders forge culture of service, remember fallen Airmen

    Expeditionary security forces squadrons share a culture across the globe—wherever the U.S. Air Force needs to fly aircraft into harm’s way. They are there keeping Airmen and resting aircraft safe. They patrol the fence line; control who steps onto the base.They do this with the knowledge that it’s

  • Air Force on track to complete latest C-40 modification

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force is in the process of modifying aircraft in the C-40 fleet, in an effort to better accommodate pilots during extended flight missions.  Four Air Force C-40B aircraft and four Air Force Reserve Command C-40C aircraft are being upgraded, with the

  • Tinker Talks podcast discusses teen dating violence

    Every February, young people and their loved ones join together to bring awareness about the issues related to teen dating violence. The month-long Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month campaign focuses on education to end the abuse before it starts.

  • AFLCMC using innovation to operate in austere environments

    Today, the Rapid Sustainment Office is scouring industry for ways new technology can enhance operations from anywhere in the world.  This can go anywhere from photovoltaic tents to drones inspecting runways for debris.    

  • 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