AFMC Command News

  • 75th OSS keeps Hill AFB flying during COVID-19

    While the “new normal” for some of the base’s workforce includes social distancing and teleworking due to COVID-19, the 75th Operations Support Squadron is making it happen while keeping Hill Air Force Base flying.

  • 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron gives back during COVID-19

    “When the United States began to be impacted by Coronavirus, we knew there must be something we can do to help,” said Airman 1st Class Stephen Criss, a software tester for the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron.In response to COVID-19, the 552nd ACNS took their own initiative to hand sew more than

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Chris Shipman

    Chris Shipman is a meteorological technician working in the 75th Operations Support Squadron. His job consists of providing weather support to pilots and base agencies, along with protecting base assets and personnel from hazardous weather. He is originally from Georgia and his hobbies include

  • Staying physically active during COVID-19

    As we’re spending more time at home during self-isolation for coronavirus, it’s important to remain physically active.  Physical activity can help to boost your mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and sharpen your focus – benefits that can be especially important during stressful times.The Minutes

  • Public Health: The front line of preventative medicine

    The Public Health team tracks immunizations of deployers around the world, and educates the base community on healthy habits. They work hand-in-hand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and monitor news from the World Health Organization, tracking hazards before they come through the

  • Agility Prime to hold Virtual Launch Event

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Amid the challenges of COVID-19, the Air Force remains committed to supporting the innovation ecosystem. On the week of 27 April, Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, will officially launch Agility Prime,

  • AFSC Spotlight: Meet Chaplain Sam Bridges

    AFSC Spotlight: Meet Chaplain Sam BridgesChaplain Sam Bridges, originally from Lufkin, Texas, has served in the U.S. Air Force for 31 years. In his free time, he likes gardening, landscaping and watching sports, especially baseball, with his wife. The main duties of the chaplain corps are to ensure

  • AFSC Spotlight: Meet Maj. Joseph Jones

    AFSC Spotlight: Meet Maj. Joseph JonesMaj. Joseph Jones, a certified physician's assistant with the 72nd Medical Operations Readiness Squadron and a team lead for the sick call triage and treatment team, has served for 24 years in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to administrative paperwork, Jones'

  • Edwards shares sanitation lessons learned

    The 412th Test Wing’s Ridley Mission Control Rooms (RMCC) recently updated and shared their sanitization procedures to help mitigate the health risks across the enterprise, April 6.

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Kevin Meacham

    Kevin Meacham works in the 75th Air Base Wing Consolidated Service Desk, where he assists customers in resolving computer software issues. His hometown is Fruit Heights, Utah, and his hobbies include working on cars and working a concession business.

  • Hill AFB Airmen deploy to South Carolina to battle COVID-19

    Two Airmen from Hill Air Force Base deployed to Charleston, South Carolina, April 9 in support of the U.S. government response to COVID-19. Tech. Sgt. Yves-denis Ekiti, medical logistics, and Staff Sgt. Mark Dennis, public health, are both members of the base’s 75th Medical Group and volunteered to