AFMC Command News

  • Nuclear satellite terminal upgrade to begin operational testing

    The nuclear satellite communication terminals that connect U.S. leaders to Minuteman combat crews in the event of a nuclear attack are currently undergoing an upgrade and scheduled to begin operational testing this month.Simply put, the Air Force will be updating its intercontinental ballistic

  • AEDC celebrates successful launch of NASA Orion

    NASA achieved a major milestone in completing the Orion spacecraft's first voyage to space recently.Having had a hand in testing the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Arnold Engineering Development Complex is also celebrating this accomplishment.Mounted atop the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy

  • Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 Program

    The KC-46 development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development aircraft #1 Dec. 28.   EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 a.m. (PST) from Paine

  • Commentary: How will you earn your wings this holiday season?

    How will you earn your wings this holiday season?Like many of you, one of the things I enjoy doing every year during this season is watching the classic holiday movie "It's a Wonderful Life." Many of us probably know the film by heart at this point in our lives. But for those who have not seen it,

  • AFIMSC(P), CE community reach out to industry

    An Air Force panel of leaders from the civil engineering and installation and mission support communities told an audience of industry professionals Dec. 9 the Air Force will continue to rely on partnerships with the private sector to support its operations.Brig. Gen. Tim Green, Air Force director

  • Commentary: Holiday reflection illuminates successful year

    Despite the increased activity the holiday season often brings, this time of year also presents an opportunity for reflection. I would like to thank all AFMC personnel for your exceptional dedication and professionalism in meeting our mission of equipping our Air Force for world dominant airpower. I

  • Hanscom working to provide 5th, 4th gen aircraft common tactical picture

    The Air Force wants to ensure connectivity between 5th and 4th generation aircraft, and the Space, Aerial and Nuclear Networks Division here is evaluating industry capabilities to make that happen.The division is currently reviewing responses from a recently released request for information and

  • JSTARS Recap stands up as division, moves toward MDA approval

    As the Air Force's No. 4 acquisition priority, the Joint STARS Recapitalization program continues to progress through risk reduction efforts and refine requirements, all the while growing in size and significance.So much so, the Recap was designated its own division within the Battle Management

  • Lean thinking, process improvement highlight Busch's time at AFMC

    During the last 16 years and six assignments in Air Force Materiel Command, Vice Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch was challenged to find new methods to operate more efficiently in one of the most complex and diverse commands that employs more than 80,000 people and manages a $60 billion budget. His

  • Robins injury compensation reduced by $1 million

    The cost of workers' compensation has not only been reduced at Robins, but injury care treatment and services offered here have increased as well."In Occupational Medicine Services we have been leading the effort to support cost effectiveness for Team Robins," said Col. (Dr.) Michael Rappa, OMS

  • 3-D printing saves maintainers money at Hill

    The 309th Maintenance Support Group has a long history of building items, ranging from wooden office doors to splash molds that detect aircraft cracks. New technology is adding Rapid Prototyping, often referred to as 3-D printing, to the mix.Part of the group's Engineering Division and located in

  • Air Force looks at innovative acquisition processes

    With new technologies rapidly coming to the forefront of the global stage, remaining the world's greatest air force comes at an escalating cost, making responsible spending and cost-cutting initiatives high priorities for Air Force leadership.The Air Force Office of Acquisitions is partnering with