AFMC Command News

  • Air Force leaders visit Kirtland

    Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force Shon Manasco, along with Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen “Seve” Wilson, and Space Force Vice Commander Lt. Gen. David Thompson, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 4, 2020, to observe ongoing efforts during

  • EPA recognizes AFCEC-led cleanup success

    The Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing an Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental coordinator and his team for work they’re doing to treat contaminated water at the former Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire.

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Mary Wood

    Tinker Frontlines: Meet Mary WoodMary Wood, a jet engine mechanic inspector supervisor in the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group, has served in the Air Force for 37 years.Wood, from Newalla/Bethel Acres, said her favorite part of her job is supporting her country and the warfighter.Wood is following

  • AFRL, FUSE host COVID-19 supply donation event

    On April 24, FUSE Makerspace and Air Force Research Laboratory New Mexico Maker Hub collaborated to host a donation and collection event for 3-D printed full-face shields. The shields are intended to be donated to New Mexico hospitals and clinics in need.

  • 552nd MXG face shielding Tinker Defenders against COVID-19

    Tinker Air Force Base’s 552nd Maintenance Group recently prototyped approximately 40 face masks and face shields through additive manufacturing, supporting efforts to produce face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.The 552nd MXG’s Continuous Improvement Office successfully managed to prototype a

  • Team AEDC Frontlines: Amy Foster

    Editor’s note: The Team AEDC Frontlines series is a recurring feature that puts the spotlight on some of the members of Team AEDC on the “frontlines” supporting our mission, people and families during the COVID-19 crisis.Amy Foster is the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Director of

  • AFE Citizen Airmen create face covers for unit/community

    As COVID-19 cases increased across the country, the demand for essential items grew, making it difficult for some to find certain personal protective equipment.Recognizing the need to continue the mission while protecting themselves and others, aircrew flight equipment Airmen from two of the 413th

  • Robins Frontlines: Rodney Speed

    Rodney Speed, 78th Air Base Wing, Public Affairs photographer, has proven essential in telling the AF story amid COVID-19. He has willingly ventured all across the base taking photos of our frontline workers. Without him documenting, editing and posting products for Robins Facebook and website,

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Cecilia "Ceci" Otto

    Cecilia "Ceci" Otto works for AAFES as the Starbucks manager. She is involved in every aspect of the operation from ordering products, receiving deliveries, paying invoices, scheduling associates, counting monthly inventory and daily cleaning and sanitizing of the facility. Ceci is from Taytay

  • Strengthen your immune system with exercise

    Exercise can have a profound impact on the normal functioning of the immune system. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, performing regular bouts of cardiorespiratory exercise is shown to improve immune responses to vaccination, lower chronic low-grade inflammation and improve

  • Hanscom looks to expand partnerships within innovation ecosystem

    As the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Institute prepares for a late August 2020 opening of its Northstar campus, a non-profit Department of Defense technology hub, in Lincoln, Mass., Hanscom acquisition leaders are looking forward to even more local innovation partnership.The Northstar