AFMC Command News

  • Flashback: The Navaho Missile: Part 2

    Note:  This is part two of a series on the Navaho Missile. Part one can be viewed at The Navaho Missile: Part 1.As Phase 1 testing of the X-10 Program came to an end, the flight test portion for Phase 2 began to ramp up at the Air Force Missile Test Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. From the

  • AEDC hypersonic test team presses on during pandemic

    Seven Hroncich, left, an instrument technician, Robert Bradford, center right, an electrician, Kevin Thompson, right, test operations engineer, Tim Mullins, an outside machinist, and others prepare for a test run in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Arcs Test Facility Control Room,

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Diann Riter

    Tinker Frontlines: Meet Diann RiterDiann Riter is the Installation Emergency Manager at the Emergency Operations Center and has served in this position for over seven years.Riter, originally from Scotch Plains, New Jersey, has spent 16 years in civil service and is an Air Force retiree.In her free

  • Team DLA averages two hour delivery time for crucial Air Force parts

    In early March, Robins Air Force Base began to send high risk personnel home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. By the end of the month the base had emptied to critical personnel. One critical team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins is the Delivery Response Team that

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Chris Clawson

    Chris Clawson works in the 75th Operations Support Squadron in Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems. He maintains navigational aids systems and equipment used to control air traffic. Chris hails from Hyrum, Utah, and his hobbies include skiing and ATV riding.

  • Month of the Military Caregiver: Hidden Heroes

    May is recognized as the Department of Defense’s Month of the Military Caregiver. This time is used to honor, commend and show appreciation for those that care for wounded, ill and injured service members. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, known as AFW2, has a Caregiver Support and Family

  • AFRL announces Grand Challenges for biotechnology

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory announced three Biotechnology Grand Challenges in an effort to spearhead innovation among small businesses for the specific needs of the Department of Defense.These three challenges, which were chosen by AFRL’s team of

  • Robins Frontlines: Junette Barcelo

    Junette Barcelo, 78th Force Support Squadron, Guest Services senior representative, handles reservations and ensures that guests to Pine Oaks Lodging facilities experience a pleasant stay amidst COVID-19.For all you do at Team Robins … Thank You!

  • Using AI to improve intelligence gathering

    A team working virtually came together to improve the processes for Air Force Distributed Common Ground System analysts by using artificial intelligence and machine learning and incorporating it in an agile manner.

  • Robins Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Trevallon Penney

    Staff Sgt. Trevallon Penney, 461st Operational Support Squadron, Aircrew Flight Equipment Chemical Defense Section, NCOIC, is an irreplaceable member in one of the 461st Operations Group’s most demanding sections. Penney manages the build-up, inspection, and inventory of Chemical, Biological,

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Edith Lowe

    Tinker Frontlines: Meet Edith LoweEdith Lowe, a work leader in the meat department at the Tinker Commissary, has worked here for almost 20 years.Her duties include paperwork, cutting meat, filling cases and helping customers.She likes helping all of her customers, especially now during this time of

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Sonny Barber

    Tinker Frontlines: Meet Sonny BarberSonny Barber is a contract QA for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has worked for them around six years.He enjoys spending time with his family, is passionate about travelling and loves riding motorcycles.As QA, he assures the contractor is meeting the

  • Return to full capacity; a message from the AFSC commander

    Teammates,Across the Air Force Sustainment Center, we are taking actions to “Return to Full Capacity.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have collectively adapted to considerable changes to how we operate our installations and work centers. Where the job can effectively be performed through