AFMC Command News

  • Virtual bootcamp trains new test engineers

    Approximately 15 enlisted, officers, civilians, and contractors participated in the course which was held virtually for the first time via the Microsoft Teams Commercial Virtual Remote environment.

  • Robins Frontlines: Jason Stansell

    Jason Stansell, Robins Air Force Base Commissary sales store checker, services customers at the commissary checkout amidst the fight against COVID-19.The commissary carries a wide variety of grocery items as well as fresh deli sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, sushi, baked goods and cakes available

  • Hill AFB commander urges face coverings on and off base

    As the base and surrounding communities continue to reopen some facilities and services that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the installation commander is urging base personnel and families to stay vigilant when it comes to wearing face coverings.

  • Air Force twins share thoughts on unique careers

    In June 2005, two Air Force ROTC graduates began their active duty careers following a commissioning ceremony at Manhattan College. A decade and a half later, identical twins Joe and Paul Dolce came together virtually to celebrate another important milestone, promotion to lieutenant colonel. 

  • H.O.P.E. campaign focuses on resilience

    In April, the Integrated Resiliency and Prevention Program Office at Robins Air Force Base started the H.O.P.E. campaign to reinforce the four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness - mental, physical, social and spiritual.

  • Team effort leads to operational test of NPC, NPC Lite

    JOINT BASE CHARLESTON (JBC), S.C.  – One month since the successful flight demonstration of the Negatively Pressurized Conex (NPC) proof-of-concept, a team of experts from across the country continue to work tirelessly to finalize the design and ensure the safety and effectiveness of both the NPC

  • Commentary: Transforming the Civilian Defender Program

    U.S. Air Force leadership declared 2020 as the Year of Integrated Base Defense (IBD), focusing on how every Air and Space Professional fits into a layered defensive network. IBD is greater in scope than any single career field. It requires active participation between all Air Force Specialty Codes

  • AFMC Digital Campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process

    The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new Digital Campaign to modernize and streamline the life cycle process of Air Force platforms and systems, ensuring warfighters have the technology required to maintain a competitive advantage over adversaries.“Transitioning to a digital AFMC enterprise

  • Robins Frontlines: Charles “Mississippi” Davis

    Charles “Mississippi” Davis, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Voluntary Protection Program representative, utilizes OSHA standards to ensure the health and safety of the 560th AMXS personnel and assist with the squadron’s Automated External Defibrillators. He helps to establish a framework of

  • C-21 fleet receives key avionics, communication upgrades

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., (AFLCMC) – The Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate is leading an effort to modernize the U.S. Air Force’s C-21 fleet.Used primarily for the transportation of senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders, the C-21 plays a key role in supporting cargo

  • 309th SMXG adapts to change and continues support

    Adapting to a changing work environment, the 309th Software Maintenance Wing and Software Engineering Group, units in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, have worked through many challenges associated with COVID-19, while continuing to provide mission support to the warfighter