AFMC Command News

  • AFMC, Wright-Patt Global Hawk program receive 2013 logistics awards

    Two Air Staff-level logistics awards went to Air Force Materiel Command for 2013.For the second year in a row, the Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award -- presented to the AFMC Aircraft Program Management Office demonstrating the most improved performance in fleet sustainment -- was

  • JSTARS Recap team holds industry week

    With the Air Force's Joint STARS recapitalization initiative gaining speed, aircraft and communication companies from around the country gathered for an industry week at Hanscom AFB, Mass., April 7-10, 2014.More than 100 participants from 35 companies attended the event where a series of government

  • B-1B software upgrade will ensure future warfighting capabilities

    In order to keep the B-1B Lancer's capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of the future, the 419th Flight Test Squadron began testing Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades here April 1, to work in conjunction with the long-range bomber's recently

  • Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

    An important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, better known as AWACS.The 40/45 block upgrade is the largest modification on the U.S. AWACS fleet. It provides a complete replacement of mission computer systems

  • AFMC, Wright-Patt Global Hawk program receive 2013 logistics awards

    Two Air Staff-level logistics awards went to Air Force Materiel Command for 2013.For the second year in a row, the Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award -- presented to the AFMC Aircraft Program Management Office demonstrating the most improved performance in fleet sustainment -- was

  • Air Force focuses on sustainability this Earth Day

    This April 22, Arnold Engineering Development Complex will join the Air Force and the rest of our nation in celebrating Earth Day and will voice its commitment to protecting, conserving and restoring the natural environment. Personnel at installations worldwide are being encouraged to explore and

  • USAF TPS team proves how a 'dummy' can save money

    In an effort to be financially-conscious and proactive amid the fiscal challenges currently facing the Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, at the request of the 418th Flight Test Squadron, is working through the implementation of the school's Test Management Project to come up with a

  • Ogden ALC completes organic mods on first F-35

    The Ogden Air Logistics Complex here completed the Air Force's first organic depot modifications on an F-35 Lightning II.The F-35A variant aircraft arrived at Hill AFB in mid-September 2013 and received four structural modifications intended to strengthen areas of the aircraft and extend its service

  • AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge

    During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape wellness challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss

  • AFMC announces, honors annual enlisted award winners

    Air Force Materiel Command hosted its top enlisted Airmen of 2013 during the command's Annual Enlisted Awards event March 11 and 12, 2014.Twenty-two enlisted Airmen from throughout AFMC's headquarters, centers and wings were nominated to compete in four separate categories -- airman,

  • Air Force continues force management programs

    Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications