AFMC Command News

  • AFRL quick-response testing aids COVID-19 medical transport

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing Biodynamics team is playing a vital role in the COVID-19 relief effort through testing to enable the safe transport of individuals affected by infectious diseases and biological agents.At the

  • Hill AFB F-35 maintainers speed egress inspection and servicing

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Maintainers here are helping aircraft availability numbers by decreasing downtime in the process for inspecting and servicing F-35A Lightning II seats.388th Maintenance Group Airman Staff Sgt. Cameron Westin and 419th Maintenance Group Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Westover, an Air

  • AFRL addresses potential ventilator shortages in tech sprint

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During a six-day technology sprint, a team of engineers, scientists and medical researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory explored ways to address a potential shortage of ventilators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The event, hosted virtually by the

  • Robins Frontlines: Tifany Gatewood

    Tifany Gatewood, 572nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron fabric worker, manufactures masks to keep Robins Air Force Base workers protected while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.In addition to ensuring their normal mission functions are carried out, the 572nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron,

  • Tinker continues return to full capacity

    On Monday, May 11, Tinker Air Force Base began a gradual and measured return to full capacity by reopening more of its facilities and services consistent with state and local guidelines.

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Robert Mobley

    Robert Mobley works in the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a fuel distribution system worker. His main job is to receive, store and issue JP-8 jet fuel and cryogenic liquid products. Robert's hometown is Panama City, Florida, and his hobbies include shooting at the gun range, reading, computers

  • May is Older Americans Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on April 30, 2020 affirming May as Older Americans Month, saying “Older Americans are cherished and invaluable members of our society”.According to a 2017 U.S. Department of Commerce survey, there are 9.2 million

  • Plexiglass upgrade provides LRS drivers protection barrier

    The 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight Phoenix Management contractors at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, have installed a removable plexiglass wall to installation buses to provide a hygiene barrier between the passengers and driver.

  • Commander's Log: RtFC & Memorial Day Note

    Test Center Family,It’s hard to believe how much our world has changed in a few short months. The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered our daily routines and affected every one of us, personally and professionally. In the turmoil since March, one of the few things I’ve known for certain is that AFTC

  • Robins Frontlines: Jean Rader

    Jean Rader, Robins Air Force Base Commissary supervisory store associate, maintains front end store operations amid 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 all

  • Tinker Frontlines: Meet Jacquline “Jae” Grinston

    Tinker Frontlines: Meet Jacquline “Jae” GrinstonJacquline “Jae” Grinston is a training specialist in the 72nd Force Support Squadron.Grinston has 22 years of combined service, military and civilian. A highlight of her military career happened in 2000 when she was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base,

  • 78th MDG laboratory performs in-house COVID-19 tests

    The 78th Medical Group Clinical Laboratory at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, activated their in-house COVID-19 molecular testing capabilities May 7, becoming the first Air Force Sustainment Center clinic to offer in-house COVID-19 testing.