AFMC Command News

  • Improvements on way to warfighters as Hanscom upgrades 'heart' of CRC

    A program office here is improving conditions for warfighters using the Control and Reporting Center Operations Module, or OM.The CRC is a mobile command, control and communications radar element that provides a comprehensive air picture by integrating input from air- and ground-based radars. It

  • AFMC announces, honors annual award winners

    Air Force Materiel Command hosted its top Airmen of 2014 during the command's Annual Excellence Awards event March 10 and 11, 2015.Sixty-one Airmen from throughout AFMC's headquarters, centers and wings were nominated to compete in nine separate categories -- airman, non-commissioned officer, senior

  • AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' physical activity challenge

    During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape physical activity challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative designed to promote physical activity for the AFMC workforce. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the "Quick Start Walking" DVD at the

  • Following Materiel Development Decision board, JSTARS Recap progresses

    Last week, a key Department of Defense acquisition board provided a major step forward for recapitalization of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, better known as JSTARS Recap, a modernization effort managed here.JSTARS Recapitalization is intended to replace the aging fleet of

  • Preeminent center of nuclear excellence with SECAF

    Maj. Gen. Sandra Finan, commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, discusses the preeminent center of nuclear excellence with Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Steve Amburgey, Deputy Program Executive Officer for Strategic Systems, March 9 at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.  Strategic

  • Out of the Blocks: Maintainers complete C-17 avionics, weather radar mods

    When one door closes at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex regarding aviation modernization, that same door swings open for another opportunity.In the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, maintainers have completed a complex avionics and weather radar modernization package, referred to as BLOCK

  • Helping Hands: Event brings base, local clergy together

    It's about building a collaborative and ongoing relationship between Robins and local clergy members and faith-based organizations in the community, and providing spiritual care to civilian Airmen who work and live among us.That was the intent of the Feb. 26 Robins Air Force Base Clergy Day Summit,

  • Special Program emerges to combat cyber insider threats

    It's not often that the public gets to hear about the Air Force's inner workings when pertaining to highly-classified networks. However, a Special Programs team from Hanscom AFB's Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate has recently emerged and made its presence

  • Air Force announces nomination of new AFSC commander

    Air Force officials announced Feb. 13, 2015, the President's nomination of Maj. Gen. Lee K. Levy II to the rank of lieutenant general with assignment as the commander of Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.No date has been announced for the

  • Air Force announces nomination of new AFMC commander

    Air Force officials announced today the President's nomination of Lt. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski to the rank of general with assignment as the commander of Air Force Materiel Command. Officials also announced the retirement of current AFMC Commander Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger.No date has been

  • AFMC to honor excellence at awards banquet

    Air Force Materiel Command will recognize its most outstanding performers at the AFMC Annual Excellence Awards banquet Mar. 11, 2015.Nominees in the categories of airman, NCO, senior NCO, first sergeant, company grade officer, field grade officer and civilian of the year will compete from each of

  • New AFMC chiefs attend orientation

    The 34 newest chief master sergeants within Air Force Materiel Command gathered for a week-long orientation at the command's headquarters here earlier this month. The AFMC Chiefs' Orientation is held every year after the promotion selectee list is published."Chiefs' Orientation is essential to get

  • AFMC Airmen among winners of 2014 AF Medical Service annual awards

    The Air Force Surgeon General announced Feb. 10, 2015, the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 Annual Awards. Fifteen Air Force Materiel Command Airmen and three AFMC teams were listed among the winners.The award categories include both individual and team awards, based on criteria