AFMC Command News

  • April brings sexual assault awareness to forefront

    Nearly one in five women and one in 71 men in the U.S. have been raped at some point in their life, According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center,Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April has the goal of raising awareness about sexual assault and violence, educating the

  • AFSC Frontlines: Joseph Hobbs

    Joseph Hobbs, 572nd Commodities Maintenance Group sheet metal mechanic, inspects an F-15 wing for proper sealing prior to reassembly. Hobbs remains on duty amidst the fight against COVID-19.

  • AFTC Small Business Office provides doorway for innovation, test possibilities

    While a lot of attention is garnered by large Defense contractors’ newest and greatest weapons systems, the Air Force Test Center’s Small Business Office provides a way for small businesses to showcase their innovative ideas amongst the giants of the industry. Additionally, with the current COVID-19

  • AFSC Spotlight: Meet Robin Lewallen

    AFSC Spotlight: Meet Robin LewallenMs. Lewallen works as a driver/operator for the Tinker Fire Department and has served at Tinker for 13 years. Lewallen, who is from Hollis, Oklahoma, loves spending time with her family and her dogs. Her main duties are to do a daily checkout of equipment and to

  • 649th Munitions Squadron not slowing down during COVID-19 crisis

    In response to COVID-19, the 649th Munitions Squadron at Hill Air Force Base has adopted new procedures and precautions to balance the safety and health of its Airmen while supporting worldwide warfighter requirements. As part of the Air Force Sustainment Center, the 649th MUNS supports AMMO

  • Armed with needle and thread: Robins spouses join fight against COVID-19

    During this time of social distancing and increased hygiene, face coverings have become an essential item to wear in the battle against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. Using their sewing skills, military spouses and their families at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are doing their part to

  • Critical national defense mission keeps AEDC open amid pandemic

    Ground testing for critical Department of Defense projects will continue at Arnold Engineering Development Complex while mitigating the risks during the Coronavirus pandemic.That means some employees will stay on-the-job and the Complex will remain open. Tunnel 9 in Maryland temporarily halted

  • 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

    April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Taylor Kipp

    Editor's Note: The “Team Hill Frontlines" series is a recurring feature that puts the spotlight on some of the civilian and military Airmen on the "frontlines" supporting our mission, people and families during the COVID-19 crisis.Taylor Kipp is an assistant manager at Burger King. His hometown is

  • Medical Group outlines process taken after positive COVID-19 diagnosis

    Officials at Tinker Air Force Base are taking measures to ensure clean work environments in the event an individual in a unit tests positive with coronavirus.Tech. Sgt. Atheana Cooper, 72nd Medical Group executive officer and EMS coordinator, said the process starts with personnel letting command

  • Special leave accrual for service members

    Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has significantly limited the ability

  • Innovation directors connect Hanscom to leading-edge partners

    The directors of innovation for two Hanscom-based acquisition directorates are helping to support critical warfighter needs through key partnerships within Greater Boston’s innovation economy and beyond. Capt. Amanda Rebhi, chief innovation officer for Digital, and Brian Carr, director of innovation

  • DoD Safe Helpline: More resources, more accessible

    The Safe Helpline is the DOD’s sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. It is a completely anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7 at safehelpline.org or 877-995-5247. There is also a Safe Helpline app available for download in the App Store or Google Play.