AFMC Command News

  • C-130H gets new training mission -- saves time, money

    An aircraft that had been flying continuously since 1974 has made Robins Air Force Base its final resting place.The Sept. 29, 2015, arrival of a retired C-130H will not only enable maintenance professionals across Robins to have a dedicated aircraft for training purposes, but it will be a welcome

  • Tinker on track for big energy savings in 2015

    Tinker Air Force Base is on track to reap more than $500,000 in energy and water savings when the final figures for fiscal year 2015 are tallied, according to base officials.The home of the heavily industrial Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is projected to exceed the Air Force's 3 percent energy

  • Air Force testers cleared for Pegasus

    Now that Boeing has two aircraft -- one a 767-2C freighter and one a militarized KC-46A tanker -- in the air, the program expects flight testing will really get off the ground. All told, the path forward is for flight testing to validate the aircraft meets performance requirements and achieves both

  • AFNWC welcomes new commander

    The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Scott Jansson as its new commander at a ceremony Oct. 1 at Hardin Field.Jansson came to Kirtland several months ago as program executive officer for strategic systems. He will retain that position as well as serving as the AFNWC commander."Over

  • B-52 gets mapped for laser operations with new LITENING Targeting Pod

    The 419th Flight Test Squadron here recently executed ground laser testing on the B-52H aircraft. The B-52 bomber is integrating the LITENING targeting pod, or TGP, under the right wing.Operational B-52 aircrews have requested additional targeting pod resources to maintain precision weapon delivery

  • Edwards orgs make new home in space, energy efficient building

    A building here, once a large open warehouse space, is now home to an army of almost 100 office cubicles. The new residents of Building 3735 are the 412th Civil Engineering Group Environmental Management Division, the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the Air Force Civil Engineers Center and some

  • AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. As part of its Mental Fitness Campaign, AFMC will inform the workforce about the signs and symptoms of depression, offer anonymous behavioral health screenings, and promote mental fitness assistance programs

  • Edwards, JBLM combine efforts for KC-46 first flight, future test support

    On Sept. 25, 2015, the U.S. Air Force, Boeing and aviation enthusiasts witnessed an important milestone with the first flight of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, to Boeing Field in Seattle.What most didn't witness is what led up to this milestone: a massive, joint

  • F-35 receives first fuel from RAAF tanker

    A U.S. Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighter completed its first aerial refueling from a Royal Australian Air Force tanker here Sept. 25, 2015.An F-35A completed 59 contacts with the refueling boom of a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport throughout a four-hour sortie. During five of those

  • Senior Air Force science exec visits Edwards rocket lab

    Dr. David E. Walker visited the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities here Sept. 23, 2015.Walker is a member of the Senior Executive Service and is responsible for all science and technology for the U.S. Air Force. This includes preparing policy, guidance, and advocacy for the Air Force's annual

  • Boeing completes successful first flight of KC-46A Tanker

    KC-46A Pegasus Tanker, or EMD-2, made history with its first flight today at 1:24 Pacific Time from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, landing 4 hours later at Boeing Field in Seattle."The KC-46A will provide critical refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities to the warfighter," said Secretary

  • C-5 due date performance 100 percent on time for 4th consecutive year

    In the current sustainment environment, there are military aircraft flying worldwide missions every day protecting American interests.Their sustainment is crucial.One of those airframes is the C-5 Galaxy -- one of the world's largest airlifters -- which was first deployed more than 45 years ago and

  • New video explains initiative to improve civilian hiring process

    Key personnel across the Air Force are working together to analyze the current civilian hiring process. Participants in this initiative include Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center, installation civilian personnel offices and Directorate of Personnel