AFMC Command News

  • Robins first benefits Afghan Air Force

    Teams from across the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex gathered March 6 to witness a first -- the complete nose separation of a C-130H from its fuselage. This particular mission at Robins is significant not only politically -- it will be one of two C-130H models scheduled to be delivered to the

  • AEDC engineer receives national honor

    Dr. Donald Malloy, a licensed professional engineer in the U.S. Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations Division, was selected as the Air Force Materiel Command Federal Engineer of the Year and one of the top 10 federal engineers of the year for 2014.He was honored at the

  • SECAF James checks out F-35

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shakes hands with Lt. Col. Mark Massaro, 461st Flight Test Squadron director of operations, after arriving at the Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force March 7. She visited Edwards AFB for an F-35 Orientation visit where she was briefed on the test

  • Initial phase of Joint STARS effort begins

    The Air Force's Joint STARS recapitalization effort is taking off as a Hanscom-led team moves toward replacing the aging fleet and beefing up its ability to detect threats, process data and distribute information.The Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System is an airborne command and

  • Wingmen in action across AFMC

    For many, "wingman" is just a buzzword or something discussed at stand-down days. However, Airmen across Air Force Materiel Command are putting the wingman concept into action."As AFMC continues to emphasize a culture of respect and resiliency, it is important to remember that we all have a

  • Battlefield acupuncture fights pain, skepticism

    When it comes to pain relief, sharp objects aren't often the remedy most consider first. But with the realized benefits of battlefield acupuncture, that perception is quickly changing, one pin prick at a time.Physicians and other health care providers from the 78th Medical Group attended a training

  • AFLCMC branch delivers first AC-130J for flight test

    The Strike Systems Branch, working in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command, recently completed the first flight of the AC-130J Ghostrider.The branch is part of the Special Operation Forces and Personnel Recovery Division here. Its parent organization is the Air Force Life Cycle

  • AFMC promotes chronic pain management awareness

    During the month of March, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Chronic Pain Management Awareness. Chronic pain is American's biggest health problem. It affects more individuals than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined, according to the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies.

  • Commentary: AFLCMC commander outlines new focus areas

    Last fall the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center leadership team from across the country assembled at a strategic offsite with the purpose of assessing progress in delivering on what we call "the revolution in acquisition and product support."Building on our tremendous progress since the

  • AFMC command chief encourages Airmen to complete CCAF degree

    For enlisted Airmen, formal education is a path to promotion and personal development. One of the best ways to get started on that path is with a degree from the Community College of the Air Force.In this video, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, encourages

  • Air Force launches enhanced civilian development site

    The Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development recently made available a new tool to assist civilians with their professional development.The Civilian Development Resource Center is an online clearinghouse providing access to development roadmaps, learning programs and thousands of no-cost

  • AFMC's newest chiefs gather for Enlisted Heritage Banquet

    Air Force Materiel Command's newest chief master sergeants gathered for an Enlisted Heritage Banquet at the National Museum of the United States Air Force here Feb. 6, the culmination event of their week-long orientation."Tonight is about our enlisted heritage, and that heritage is created by

  • New AFMC chiefs attend orientation

    The 23 newest chief master sergeants within Air Force Materiel Command gathered for a week-long orientation here earlier this month. The AFMC Chiefs' Orientation is held every year after the promotion selectee list is published."This orientation is essential to get these new chiefs the tools and

  • Feature: 'We're American, that's all there is to it'

    When it comes to the military, most have heard the term brothers in arms. But for two Airmen at Robins, that expression takes on a whole new meaning. Both Senior Master Sgt. Keyser Voigt and Master Sgt. Sven Voigt have served 17 years of active duty in the Air Force, both took the oath of

  • AFMC recognizes fourth quarter “Graduates”

    Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the fourth quarter of 2013, AFMC's "Year of the Graduate."The goal of YoGrad was to inspire those considering or currently working on an education plan to start,