AFMC Command News

  • Colonel practices Excellence through Servant Leadership

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- One of the Air Force’s ongoing challenges in the information age, has been how to ensure its myriad of weapon systems continue to function effectively within increasingly cyber contested environments. After all, if adversaries somehow manage to disrupt or stop

  • Paint shop at Hill AFB gives F-16 ‘spooky’ paint scheme

    Painters at Hill Air Force Base recently completed an elaborate makeover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon by giving it the now-popular “ghost” paint scheme. The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron painted the jet at the request of the 64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to reopen July 1

    After temporarily closing on March 15 to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and volunteers, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, along with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, will officially reopen to the public on July 1.While the museum is excited to reopen, our top priority

  • SALT participants complete intensive leadership development program

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center continues to develop the next generation of leaders ready to lead teams in solving our most complex life cycle programmatic challenges.Recently, the second cohort of the Senior Acquisition Leadership Team or

  • Tinker transitions to HPCON Bravo

    Tinker Air Force Base is now back down to Health Protection Condition Bravo. After assessing the current environment within the state of Oklahoma and the local area, 72nd Air Base Wing and Tinker Installation Commander Col. Paul Filcek made the decision to transition the installation to HPCON Bravo

  • Robins Frontlines: Danny Marcum

    Danny Marcum, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft scheduler, is essential to the C-130’s mission at Robins Air Force Base. Marcum is responsible for several of the C-130 J Model’s schedule execution.During the COVID-19 pandemic, he really stepped up to the plate by ensuring the 560th AMXS

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen

    Airman 1st Class Jordan Bogenhagen of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron serves as a vehicle search area member at the Truck Gate.Originally from St. George, Utah, Bogenhagen has been in the Air Force for about two years.Off-duty, he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs and likes playing

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Senior Airman Eduardo Marquez

    Senior Airman Eduardo Marquez works on the explosive ordnance disposal team in the 775 Civil Engineer Squadron. His main missions at Hill AFB are working the operational range clearance of seven major range complexes, aiding civil authorities in four-state response areas, and supporting the F-35

  • Supplies provided for phased return

    Officials have purchased various supplies to be disseminated throughout base organizations prior to entering the next part of Hanscom’s phased return to full capacity. The bulk order includes touch-free and wall-mounted hand sanitizer dispensers, refills and face coverings.

  • AFCEC study gives new life to old chemical defense decon kits

    The Air Force Civil Engineer’s Readiness Lab recently determined more than 75,000 expired M295 decontamination kits used in chemical defense ensembles are still effective and can be used, saving the Air Force more than $2.3 million over a four-year period. Each year, the Air Force removes expired

  • Energy project powers Hill AFB energy efficiency, resiliency

    The Air Force completed construction of a $42 million project recently that will improve energy efficiency and resiliency at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. AFCEC, in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency – Energy (DLA-E), awarded the contract to Energy Systems Group, the energy service

  • Air Force begins large detonations at Utah Test and Training Range

    The Air Force will begin large detonation operations at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) today and lasting through the end of September 2020. The detonations will occur two or three times a week and involve destroying the rocket motors and solid propellant of Air Force and Navy ballistic