AFMC Command News

  • Education Partnership Agreement provides collaboration opportunities

    A recently signed Education Partnership Agreement between Hanscom and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University grants new research and educational collaboration opportunities for the Air Force Life Cycle Management programs here.

  • Edwards employee recognized nationally for contributions to mission

    A member of the 412th Civil Engineer Group was recognized for his contributions to the Edwards mission and to American Indians in government service.Robin "Bubba" Hairston, a 412th CEG heavy equipment operator, travelled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, this week, where he received the Meritorious Service Award

  • AFMC’s new command chief focused on Airmen and their families

    Family and fellow Airmen have been the keys to success in Chief Master Sgt. Jason France's Air Force career of 26 years and counting. As the new command chief of Air Force Materiel Command, France plans to keep them a priority."I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of my family and the

  • Test Pilot School Ph.D. program accepting applications

    The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is accepting graduate applications through July 31 for the Air Force Institute of Technology in-residence engineering Ph.D. program.The primary purpose of the program is to ensure the TPS curriculum and research programs reflect the state of the art in

  • Non-DoD Military Aircraft Office launches at Wright-Patt

    When preparing to buy a product, it is common for the purchaser to seek an official statement or indication that something has been assessed by a recognized authority. Most of us look online for a recognized independent ratings assessment when buying a new washing machine or a car. Seeking a seal of

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force fourth building now open

    Visitors from around the world can once again walk in the footsteps of presidents, astronauts, test pilots and those brought out of captivity as the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force opens its fourth building on June 8.The new $40.8 million, 224,000 square foot fourth building, which was

  • AFRL research psychologist wins award, SECAF presents

    A research psychologist from the 711th Human Performance Wing here received the 2015 Harold Brown Award from Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during a ceremony June 6.Dr. Lisa Tripp, in the Airman Systems' Continuous Learning Branch, received the award for her efforts in creating

  • Long line at the gas station

    A KC-10 Extender refuels an F-35A from the 461st Flight Test Squadron while a B-2 stealth bomber (bottom) and three F-16s wait their turn in this recently released photo. The planes were on various test missions when they all flocked to the KC-10 to refuel in midair via the tanker's boom. The B-2 is

  • AEDC Hypersonic Analysis and Evaluation Team wins Air Force award

    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypersonic Analysis and Evaluation Team recently received the Air Force Analytic Team of the Year Award for 2016.The award recognizes the team's efforts in enhancing ground test capabilities and advancing the progress of multiple national defense weapon

  • Under a microsope: Tinker's Metallurgical Lab analyzes failures

    Who do you turn to when you want to find out how or why a part has cracked or failed? The staff in the Metallurgical Lab, that's who.The Metallurgical Lab is an engineering organization capable of analyzing material properties in order to predict how they will perform in their intended operational

  • Nature's hazards: Mosquito-borne diseases

    Mosquito bites can be annoying, but they can also cause serious viral diseases, such as Zika, West Nile, Chikungunya and Dengue. If an infected mosquito bites a bird or mammal, including humans, it can transmit the illness to them.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West

  • AF releases Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan

    The Air Force released a flight plan directing development activity as a result of a yearlong study focused on developing capability options to ensure joint force air superiority in 2030 and beyond.According to the unclassified version of the Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan, released May 26, the

  • Commentary: Memorial Day a time to honor the fallen

    For many of us, Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. Families will gather for cookouts, go boating or swim at the pool. While you enjoy these activities, please be mindful of your safety. But as we spend time with friends and family, let us be reminded of the most important meaning of this

  • AEDC Commander announces 2016 Fellows

    Col. Rodney Todaro, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, recently announced four past and present personnel as AEDC Fellows, recognizing their accomplishments to the Complex.Tom Best and Dr. Rob McAmis will be inducted as AEDC Fellows, and Robert Lindeman and Claude Morse will be