AFMC Command News

  • Vanwey Dining Facility reopens for carry-out only

    The Vanwey Dining Facility reopened its doors after a 14-month long renovation process to upgrade the 50-year-old building on April 5.In addition to revealing structural renovations and new equipment, the grand opening of the DFAC also revealed precautions being taken to keep Airmen healthy.Due to

  • Flashback: The Navaho Missile: Part 1

    During the 1950’s and 60’s the United States pushed the limits of aerospace vehicle evolution attempting to go faster and higher while exploring the edge of the unknown.  As contractors hoped to clutch a big production contract, new designs jumped off the drawing boards at a rapid pace with many

  • AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going

    Cancelled conferences, travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t getting in the way of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s global mission.

  • Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers

    To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.

  • AFIT continues to provide premier education during COVID-

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Air Force Institute of Technology continues to provide premier education to the military and civilian workforce.“AFIT continues to serve the United States Air and Space Forces with the majority of its

  • USAFSAM continues to train medical students while helping them stay safe

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has demonstrated the capacity to spread globally. The Department of the Air Force is responding appropriately to protect the health of the force and maintain operational readiness.The best way to prevent illness is to

  • Focus Week goes virtual

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week is still scheduled to take place April 20 to 24, but due to concerns regarding COVID-19, all sessions will be via distance learning.

  • AFRL gives warfighters new weapons system

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory has set up the Air Force’s first high-energy laser weapon system overseas for a 12-month field assessment. The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation (SDPE) Office located here is leading the project.“The

  • Arnold AFB moves to a new operating posture

    To further protect the health of the workforce at Arnold Air Force Base during the Coronavirus pandemic, while completing test missions critical to the nation’s defense, Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has directed the base move to an “Operationally Urgent”

  • AFSC Spotlight: Meet Airman 1st Class Daniel Oros

    AFSC Spotlight: Meet Airman 1st Class Daniel OrosAirman Oros is a customer service representative in the CAC/ID Office for the 72nd Force Support Squadron. He has served in the U.S. Air Force for eight months and is from Mesa, Arizona. He likes hiking and playing video games during his time away

  • Officials urge personnel to watch for domestic abuse triggers

    Base officials urge personnel to be aware of the possible warning signs of domestic abuse during physical distancing and stay-at-home orders. Feelings of isolation can be amplified during physical distancing, and resources will continue to be available for those seeking assistance.