AFMC Command News

  • 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

  • Edwards AFB shows why seminar is no small business

    Team Edwards once again welcomed and presented small businesses with an opportunity to learn and further enhance their knowledge of the Air Force Flight Test Center's mission and how to participate in the base's acquisition process. Hosted by the AFFTC Small Business Programs Office, the Edwards

  • AFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career 'adventure'

    Air Force Materiel Command's top enlisted sergeant will end his military career June 1, 2012, bringing to a close a career that he says launched a "great adventure" around the world.Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, AFMC's command chief, will say goodbye during a retirement ceremony at the National

  • Aircrew members undergo some SERE-ous training

    For Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists stationed at Edwards, they're not only trained to survive in austere conditions, but they train aircrew members to do the same.As part of a course called Initial Survival Training, both military and civilian aircrew members undergo three and a

  • F-35B lifts off for first flight at Eglin

    An F-35B Lightning II made its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base May 22, 2012, two months after the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing officially introduced the Marine Corps' fifth generation fighter to the world at the 33rd Fighter Wing."Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 has had an exciting year

  • Air Force Marathon sells out in record time

    The 2012 Air Force Marathon was already destined to be the largest ever, and now it will be the quickest to sell out completely as well.The final 50 spots for the full marathon were snapped up early May 18 to make the sell-out official."I'm amazed at how this race has taken on a life of its own,"

  • Aerospace Sustainment Directorates to play big role in AFLCMC

    Ask anyone associated with the planning effort to standup the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and they will agree on one thing: It isn't easy.The concept of creating a single organization responsible for cradle-to-grave weapon system management has been proposed before, but not fully

  • Final retreat ceremony honors AFMC commander

    Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, is saluted by a member of the base honor guard after accepting the flag at his final retreat ceremony May 17, 2012. The two were flanked by formations of AFMC military members and civilian employees. Hoffman will end a 42-year Air Force

  • Commentary: Reflection, gratitude befit Memorial Day

    As I prepare to retire, I once again find myself reflecting on what it means to serve. Foremost in my thoughts are those who have risked their lives to preserve freedom and democracy. Even as we are hosting barbecues this weekend, or just enjoying extra time with our families, brave men and women

  • Air Force announces AFMC senior leader moves

    Air Force officials announced May 17, 2012, the retirement of a general officer within Air Force Materiel Command, along with the new assignments of three others.Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr. will become commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. He is currently

  • Tinker B-1 program awarded James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence award

    The B-1 System Program Office from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., earned an Air Staff-level award recognizing the Air Force Materiel Command program office with the most improved aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness performance. William Barnes, the deputy chief of the B-1 System Program

  • Memorial ride set to honor fallen NCO

    On May 19, 2012, motorcyclists will ride from Albuquerque to Angel Fire, N.M., to honor a fallen NCO officer formerly assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base.Bobbitt, assigned to the 512th Rescue Squadron, was killed during his "finis flight" May 11, 2005, when the HH-60G he was in crashed in Angel