AFMC Command News

  • Commentary: Energy dependence, climate change remain leadership challenges

    As a clinical neuropsychologist who has studied the intricacies of how the human brain operates for the last 20 years, it still remains fascinating to observe the difficult process of change, even when negative consequences and facts are within clear view. For example, the negative effects of

  • My educational journey: Without education, we can’t compete

    I began my federal service career in 1989 when I was only 19 years old, which was quite an honor as far as I was concerned. I was thrilled to get a position as a GS-5 secretary in what used to be called the Industrial Base Initiative Group. I had great skills from attending business classes -- or so

  • AFMC to declare 5-Center IOC Oct. 1, track results of reorg

    After some 18 months of planning and careful transition, Air Force Materiel Command officials are ready to declare initial operational capability of AFMC's 5-Center reorganization Oct. 1 and continue the process of improving its support to the warfighter. In early July, the command began activating

  • Air Force recognizes AFMC's 2012 Outstanding Airman of the Year

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy (left) and Sandy Schlitt (right) Air Force Association chairman of the board, present a plaque to Master Sgt. Alan Braden during the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year reception and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were

  • AFMC's Year of Continuing Education yielding positive results

    Building on the success of its 2011 Year of the Community College of the Air Force initiative, Air Force Materiel Command launched its Year of Continuing Education campaign on Jan. 1, 2012. While continuing to emphasize CCAF degree completion, the scope of YoCE was expanded to include officers and

  • SecAF highlights 'state of force' at AFA conference

    In his keynote address at the 2012 Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley discussed major service accomplishments over the last 12 months and the Air Force's strategic way ahead.Donley said the Air Force's

  • Flu shots to be available for civilians as well as military

    For the second year in a row, Air Force Materiel Command will make the influenza (flu) vaccine available to its civilian workforce. This is in addition to the flu vaccine for military and TRICARE beneficiaries.There is a limited quantity of the flu vaccine purchased for the AFMC Civilian Workforce

  • New software provides mechanics easy access to maintenance manuals

    A variety of maintenance manuals used by Tinker mechanics to repair aircraft, jet engines and commodities are now conveniently accessible through a newly installed icon on the computer "desktop."At the request of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, David "Blake" Davis of the 72nd Air Base Wing

  • Collaboration key to net-centric success, speakers say

    The 10th annual Net-Centric Operations conference held here Sept. 10, 2012, featured a diverse array of speakers who extolled the value of collaboration in acquiring, supporting and operating intelligence-gathering systems and cyber tools.The conference was sponsored by the Patriots' Roost Chapter

  • AFMC promotes ‘Colorful Choices’ in September

    During the month of September, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting its 'Colorful Choices: Fruit and Veggie Initiative.'September is National Fruit and Vegetables Month, an excellent time to revisit these bright and colorful powerhouses of a healthy nutrition plan. Eating the recommended

  • Warner Robins C-130 team earns DOD top maintenance honor

    When the Department of Defense announced its top maintenance awards for depot and field-level units, recognizing outstanding achievement in weapon system and military equipment maintenance, it was a Robins Air Force Base, Ga., unit earning top honors.The 2012 Robert T. Mason Depot Maintenance

  • My educational journey: Education isn’t my thing!

    I left college in 1992 for multiple reasons, but mainly because of money; I was the only person in class that could not purchase the required books and equipment. I came to the conclusion that education just wasn't my thing, so I decided to enlist in the Air Force in April of the same year. I was

  • Edwards aircrew take virtual jump into parachute training

    For years, aircrew personnel at Edwards have had the opportunity to train in virtual simulators that mimic real-life scenarios that occur during flight.Now, thanks to virtual technological advances and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructors with the 412th Operations Support Squadron,