AFMC Command News

  • First F-35C arrives for depot modifications

    The Ogden Air Logistics Complex here inducted a Navy F-35C carrier version April 15, 2016, and is now the first depot facility to perform modifications for all three F-35 variants.The Navy F-35C Lightning II was flown in from Eglin AFB, Florida, by Navy Capt. Mark Weisgerber, 33rd Fighter Wing vice

  • Edwards introduces new and improved fuel storage system

     The 412th Civil Engineering Group here introduced the installation's new state-of-the-art Bulk Fuel Storage System at a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 20, 2016."The new Bulk Fuel Storage System, which supplies jet fuel for the Air Force Test Center's aircraft, replaces the outdated system which was

  • New Air Force Development Planning effort key to Third Offset

    In 2030 and beyond, the Air Force will achieve air superiority with a networked family of capabilities that may include legacy systems like the F-22 and F-35, new concepts such as manned/unmanned teaming, and advanced weapons including lasers, hypersonic munitions, or cyber capabilities.To help the

  • AFMC’s Wingman Intervention program going strong

    Across Air Force Materiel Command, Airmen continue to embrace the command's culture of respect and resiliency. This is especially evident in their behavior as wingmen.AFMC has been consciously building the concept of wingman intervention for nearly three years. The goals are to raise awareness of

  • Many AFMC employees to convert to AcqDemo Pay and Appraisal System

    Some 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command personnel have been notified they will transition to the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay system on  June 12, 2016.For those converting to AcqDemo, their current GS performance period will end on June 11,

  • Improving searches for intel information

    A small research and support office here that enables warfighters to get intelligence information quicker and easier is celebrating the 11th anniversary of fielding software and plans to demonstrate the current level of innovation by participating in several upcoming events.The Distributed Common

  • Visit provides acquisition flexibility information, processes

    Members from the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition and the Air Force Research Lab visited here March 31, 2016, to address flexibility in acquisition with the workforce.The presentations specifically focused on "Other Transaction Authority," explaining what OTA is,

  • JSTARS Recapitalization moving forward with radar risk reduction

    The Air Force's JSTARS Recap program took another step forward March 24, 2016, with the awarding of two contract actions for radar risk reduction efforts.The Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or JSTARS, is a key warfighting asset that provides airborne battle management command and

  • Out of the grave: OC-ALC team restoring Ghost Rider to fly again

    The "Ghost Rider," B-52 Stratofortress tail number 61-007, is at Tinker Air Force Base for its first Programmed Depot Maintenance since 2004.Ghost Rider was pulled from the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, also known as the Air Force's "Boneyard," at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona,

  • Hill unit sustains key combat training device, finds savings

    War isn't a video game, but the digital battle space often resembles one and a Hill Air Force Base unit is helping to sustain and improve a key training component for Air Force and Navy pilots maneuvering in that space.The P5 Tactical Combat Training System is a missile-shaped training pod that

  • AFMC promotes 'Be Active' physical activity challenge

    During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its 'Be Active' Team Challenge. Be Active is a command-wide initiative designed to help the AFMC workforce increase physical activity levels and heighten awareness of proper back care. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo