AFMC Command News

  • KC-46 tests command and control during ABMS onramp 3

    The 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Detachment 1 from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, participated in the most recent Advanced Battle Management System onramp experiment during exercise Valiant Shield at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, September 15-25, 2020.

  • SecAF lauds 50 years of federal service

    Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett called to congratulate a longtime federal civilian employee here Nov. 9 for her five decades with the Air Force.

  • AFTC commander, command chief visit AEDC

    Air Force Test Center leadership check in on the well-being of AEDC personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing tests in support of the National Defense Strategy.

  • AFWERX announces virtual Accelerate Event from Dec. 7 to 11

    ARLINGTON, Va. (AFWERX) – AFWERX is announcing the inaugural Accelerate event being held virtually Dec. 7 to 11. The event will highlight how AFWERX is institutionalizing air and space innovation across the Department of the Air Force. It has grown from three successful innovation experiments into

  • AFWERX announces virtual Accelerate Event from Dec. 7 to 11

    As part of the event, the Air Force’s catalyst for fostering innovation will feature collaborative initiatives, partnerships and engagement opportunities provided through the synergistic efforts of their three new teams: AFVentures, Spark and Prime.

  • Doubling Down on Space Safety

    Recently, the Air Force Safety Center transferred the Space Safety Division to the United States Space Force as one of the first blended organizations in the Department.

  • Bradley discusses digital engineering, data security

    Digital engineering, open architecture, and agile acquisition are all interrelated, symbiotic, and necessary for our success, a Hanscom Air Force Base senior official told members of the Hanscom Representatives Association during their virtual presentation Nov. 10.

  • Computerized canines to join Team Tyndall

    Over the last year, the Tyndall Program Management Office and the 325th Security Forces Squadron, in coordination with headquarters Air Force Security Forces, have been working with industry to develop a system to enhance security and safety for the base population. Tyndall is the test base for

  • Investigation findings result in a charge against former AFRL commander

    An Air Force investigation disclosed evidence of misconduct by Air Force Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley leading to the preferral of one charge.An Article 32 preliminary hearing will be convened on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 where a senior military judge will review the charge under the Uniformed Code

  • EMXG partnerships sustain the warfighter

    Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is home to 54 mission partners with Airmen from five major commands and three wings all working together to support the sustainment mission.

  • COMPUSEC automation delivers time, cost savings

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new computer security automated process, developed by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, could mean significant time and cost savings for Airmen across the Air Force.A three-person team of AFICC Chief Information Officer Matt Seibert and

  • 402nd AMXG keeps warfighters flying

    The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex provides depot maintenance, engineering support and software development for a variety aircraft and weapon systems to keep the warfighter flying.

  • AFLCMC working to replace up-armored Humvees

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Agile Combat Support Directorate is working with the Department of the Army to field the DoD replacement for up-armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, better known as Humvees.Through an Army contract with the Oshkosh Corporation, the