AFMC Command News

  • New command chief highlights importance of AFLCMC mission

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force would come to a grinding halt without the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, said AFLCMC’s newest senior enlisted leader during a recent interview.“The Center is absolutely integral to the operations of the United States Air Force,” said

  • Air Force licenses nutritional supplement to New Jersey firm

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - A nutritional supplement developed under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement by the Air Force Research Laboratory and industry partner, MusclePharm Inc. was recently made available for the public.Mission Critical Nutrition, also known as MCN-40,

  • Fire Department Bike Team brings unique capability

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The emergency crash phone rings, and a public affairs officer picks it up. The PA office expects all types of calls about inclement weather, emergencies that are happening on base, and sometimes there are calls about mutual aid support for the surrounding

  • Air Force Establishes Hotline to Address Housing Concerns

    Residents of privatized housing on Air Force bases now have a 24/7 toll free helpline to better assist with any housing concerns that they have not been able to resolve with their local privatized or government housing office, or housing chain of command.

  • 2019 Air Force Photo Contest opens

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Shutterbugs of all ages and experience get ready! The 2019 Air Force Photo Contest opens May 1.The annual contest, managed by the Air Force Services Activity, highlights and celebrates photography created by Airmen and their families.This year’s event

  • Hanscom Airman Codes his way to Bronze Star

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – An Air Force Materiel Command Airman assigned to the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate here coded his way to a bronze star for his efforts during a deployment to the Middle East from October 2017 to April 2018, creating a better

  • F-35 AGCAS recommended for fielding

    The 412th Test Wing recently published the technical report on the F-35 Automatic Ground and Collision Avoidance System and have recommended it for fielding; seven years ahead of schedule.

  • AFLCMC to open ATTC in Pittsburgh

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center opened an Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 29, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour.The purpose of the new facility is to qualify state-of-the-art technologies for the Air

  • Air Force sports seeks male, female softball players

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is looking for men and women for 2019 Air Force Softball Trial Camps. The men’s camp is at Eglin AFB, Florida, and the women’s is at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Both camps are July 25 – Aug. 11.Armed Forces Softball Championships are Aug. 12-18 at

  • Detroit Lions invite AFLCMC officer to rookie minicamp

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio –  An Air Force Life Cycle Management program manager will attend the Detroit Lions Rookie Minicamp, May 10-13, to showcase his physical and intellectual talent in hopes of signing an NFL contract. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ryan Watson worked out for the Lions April