AFMC Command News

  • Marathon slots available through charity partners

    Time is running out for runners still wanting to register for the sold-out Air Force Marathon.Through one of the Marathon's eight Charity Partners, slots for the full and half marathon are still available until July 13. "This is a great way to still get in the race and do something that gives back

  • My educational journey: Education is freedom

    My educational journey certainly had its challenges, but the rewards of learning were inspirational, sensational and powerful. We are living in a nation where education enables us to build our future to become leaders in communities, in business or in government. The United States Air Force gave me

  • X-47B demonstrates airworthiness; Team Edwards support continues

    With the support of Team Edwards, the United States Navy came one step closer to seamlessly integrating the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator into aircraft carrier operations. The first test phase, which validated the X-47B's airworthiness, wrapped up May 15, 2012, after more than two

  • AFMC wing wins Air Force logistics award

    In recognition of their dedication and superior performance in support of U.S. Air Force operations around the world during 2011, the 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing, Scott Air Force Base, III., was recently named the best logistics organization in the Air Force, and winner of the Gen. Thomas P.

  • AFMC anniversary highlights 20 years of command's warfighter support

    The warfighter need for streamlined logistics support and expertise in science, technology, research, development and testing launched the creation of Air Force Materiel Command, which marks its 20th anniversary on July 1, 2012. "AFMC supports the entire spectrum of the Air Force mission, and 20

  • Wright-Patt sergeant recognized as best of the best by AFA

    "There is a biblical quote that says, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' and Master Sgt. Alan Braden does more than doing those things," said Dr. Sara Black, 88th Air Base Wing Force Development Flight chief and Braden's supervisor. So it is no wonder he was awarded the 12 United

  • Commentary: Be proud of your role this Independence Day

    On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, starting the colonies on the path to freedom. The next day, John Adams wrote to his wife, describing the time as "the most memorable epoch in the history of America" and saying he was "apt to believe that it will be

  • JTTOCC refines wing's range operations

    The Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center officially replaced the 46th Test Wing's Range Operations Control Center during a small ceremony here June 14, 2012.The JTTOCC also co-located the range control function with Eglin's radar control facility. The 46 TW developed the JTTOCC to

  • AFMC ready to transition to 5-Center construct

    With three major milestones complete, Air Force Materiel Command officials are ready to consolidate the number of centers as part of its command-wide transition to the 5-Center construct.Centers will be activated at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and Tinker AFB, Okla., in the coming weeks. At Edwards

  • AFMC's new command chief eager to move enlisted force forward

    During his 25 years as an Airman, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner has followed two basic principles: take advantage of every opportunity, and bloom where you're planted.As the new command chief master sergeant of Air Force Materiel Command, Warner offered the same advice to others."Do everything

  • How low can you go? Hanscom starts new energy competition

    A new energy competition is underway at Hanscom called "How Low Can You Go?" The competition requires little effort but big results, as it focuses on energy consumption during the weekend. "We want people to place special focus on their pre-weekend shutdown measures," said Tom Schluckebier, base

  • Wolfenbarger receives fourth star, assumes leadership of AFMC

    Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger became the first female four-star general in the Air Force and assumed the top position of the major command responsible for the technology, acquisition, test and sustainment of the service's current and future weapon systems during ceremonies here June 5, 2012.Wolfenbarger

  • Hold the Line: Don't aim for average

    As members of the Air Force, we should be committed to a standard of excellence. Our service adopted a new motto in 2010 that exemplifies this -- "Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win." The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force said, "This motto encompasses what Airmen say about what it means to serve in this

  • Team Edwards members earn DOD security certification

    A program developed by security professionals, for security professionals, is now giving Edwards employees the chance to further their careers and enhance security at base units. The Defense Security Service's Security Professional Education Development program, or SPeD, provides online training and

  • My educational journey: Use your influence

    I entered the Air Force in September 2000 and had no ambitions to get an education; I felt the Air Force would give me all the education and training I needed to accomplish my job. At my first assignment, I focused on CDCs and learning my career field. Four years passed and my second assignment was