AFMC Command News

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Constantino “Gus” Zapien

    Constantino “Gus” Zapien us a F-16/F-22 section chief for DLA Aviation at Ogden. He oversees 10 employees, as well as one of the largest footprints and foot traffic areas in DLA Aviation. He said he appreciates always taking care of his employees and the mission. Outside of work, he enjoys

  • Tunnel 9 executing mission during COVID-19 pandemic

    Arnold Engineering Develop­ment Complex leadership at the White Oak site and Hyperveloc­ity Wind Tunnel 9 have been im­plementing mitigation measures against COVID-19 over the last several weeks.According to Gregory Fox, Tunnel 9 Branch Manager for the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, the

  • Air Force expedites N95 mask production contract awards

    The Department’s Air Force Research Lab DPA Title 3 Executive Program Office, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Office for Industrial Policy and Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force, or DAF-ACT, finalized contracts within five days of White House

  • Air Traffic service before self

    Tech. Sgt. Steven Ruiz-Garcia, 78th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, took the Air Force mantra of “service before self” to a whole new level with his actions in response to COVID-19.“As the pandemic hit, Tech Sgt. Garcia immediately activated his family care plan to first ensure

  • Update to DoD Travel Restrictions

    Effective today, Secretary Esper approved an extension to the stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the spread of COVID-19.

  • Team Tinker Frontlines: Meet Airman 1st Class Arlexis Nelson

    Meet Airman 1st Class Arlexis Nelson, 72nd Security Forces SquadronAirman Nelson, with the 72nd Security Forces Squadron, joined the Air Force in September 2019. She likes to read and spend time with her husband when she’s not on duty. Her main duty is controlling the entering and exiting of all

  • Air Force sports recruiting on-line gaming Airmen for EVO 2020

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is recruiting Airmen – active-duty and Reserve on orders – now through May 17 for the 2020 Air Force Esports Team for EVO 2020, the Evolution Championship Series, in Las Vegas July 21 - Aug. 2.EVO 2020 is an annual fighting game tournament. This

  • Robins Frontlines: Airman 1st Class Faith Martrain

    Airman 1st Class Faith Martrain, 78th Medical Group pharmacy technician, prepares prescriptions for patients waiting at the clinic amidst the fight against COVID-19.For all you do at Team Robins … Thank You!

  • Robins Frontlines: Airman 1st Class Faith Martrain

    Airman 1st Class Faith Martrain, 78th Medical Group pharmacy technician, prepares prescriptions for patients waiting at the clinic amidst the fight against COVID-19.For all you do at Team Robins … Thank You!

  • Robins Frontlines: Ashley Solomkin

    Ashley Solomkin, Pine Oaks Lodging, Guest Services representative, provides customer service at the facility amidst the fight against COVID-19. Pine Oaks remains committed to providing guests a good night’s rest and pleasant stay at Robins.For all you do at Team Robins … Thank You! 

  • Squadron redesignations bolster enterprise contracting support

    Six Air Force Installation Contracting Center specialized contracting squadrons were redesignated April 20, under the enterprise sourcing squadron structure “for more efficient and effective operations.” In joining other enterprise sourcing squadrons, the new ESSs are positioned as “Centers of