AFMC Command News

  • Air Force moves to replace AWACS radio system

    The AWACS Communication and Network Upgrade program office here is conducting market research in an effort to replace the existing tactical radio system on E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft.Recently, the Hanscom-based team issued a request for information to assess potential

  • Tinker B-52 shop reduces production time, boosts savings

    The numbers alone speak for themselves.Using the Art of the Possible and a modular flow process, the 551st Commodities Maintenance Squadron's B-52 Wrap Cowls shop has reduced its production time from 155 days to around 22 days. That's a difference of 133 days and a savings of more than $1

  • Demand methodology developed at Tinker wing yields millions in savings

    In an effort to provide better support to the warfighter and generate both cost-effective readiness and combat power for America, the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing developed, base-lined and implemented a method of measuring the demand on the supply chain system, called Demand Forecast Accuracy,

  • Air Force promotes fatigue countermeasures

    Human fatigue results from sleep deprivation. Fatigue has become a growing concern in the Air Force as sustained and continuous operations, along with global deployments, are stretching the ability of our forces to meet growing mission demands. Some Airmen may question whether fatigue is really a

  • AF funds development of munitions technology

    Critical Air Force missions take place both day and night in locations around the globe.  In some cases, the use of high-performance munitions is critical to mission success.As a result, the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer program office recently

  • New interrogation system installed on AWACS, more in pipeline

    Out with the old, in with the new -- at least that's the case for the existing interrogation system found on E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft.The AWACS Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe program office here recently completed the first installation of the new

  • AFMC Airman among service's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015.An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and

  • Wright-Patt hosts rapid improvement event for civilian hiring initiative

    Key personnel across the Air Force are working together to analyze the current civilian hiring process. Participants in this initiative include Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center, installation civilian personnel offices, and Directorate of Personnel

  • GPS technology helps Hanscom improve air traffic management

    As the 20th anniversary of Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology is this month, the Aerospace Management Systems Division here explains how the technology enables their work enhancing performance and safety of air traffic management."The biggest improvement that GPS technology brought to air

  • New AFMC mission, vision statements emphasize agility

    New mission and vision statements are the foundation of a new command strategy designed to push Air Force Materiel Command to be more agile as it delivers war-winning support to the warfighter.The command's new mission statement is succinct but declarative: "deliver and support agile war-winning

  • First installation complete on third largest AFWET upgrade

    A key system that helps ensure the global free flow of information throughout all military branches and other government agencies is undergoing a major overhaul.Led by a team at Hanscom Air Force Base, the AFWET system is receiving its third largest upgrade to date, known as the Modernization of

  • Hanscom lab enables connections

    Operators of a lab here that helps connect and disseminate command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or C4ISR, elements are collaborating with multiple parties and producing benefits for all.The Tactical Data Networks, or TDN, Lab is located with the

  • Gen. Harrigian cites AFSC's F-35 support

    The head of the Air Force's F-35 Lightning II integration team cited the Air Force Sustainment Center's overall joint-strike fighter support during a visit to the center headquarters here today.Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Director, F-35 Integration Office, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, said he is