AFMC News

Dec. 1, 2023
New research study could lead to better flu virus protection for warfighters, public

The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is collaborating with Georgia Tech and the Georgia Tech Research Institute, or GTRI, on a new research project to design strains of probiotic bacteria that can provide health
Nov. 30, 2023
Restoring an F-35A Lightning II: A collaborative endeavor

F-35 maintenance experts here are taking on a seemingly impossible task – stitching two mishap damaged aircraft together into a restored, fully operational F-35A Lighting II.
Nov. 30, 2023
AFLCMC KC-10 Extender Program Office awarded for exceptional work

Excellence is recognized at the Air Force level for one AFLCMC program office.
Nov. 30, 2023
717th Test Squadron team receives training on analysis software

The ability to utilize this robust architecture will not only aid the 717th Test Squadron test analysts but will also support the 804th Test Group in integrating propulsion and aerodynamic modeling capabilities.
Nov. 30, 2023
Data consolidation project enhances Air Force munitions logistics tracking

Organizations at Hill Air Force Base played a key role in completing a data consolidation project that will enhance the logistics tracking and management of munitions across the Air Force. The project, which was initiated in response to a 2020 Headquarters Air Force directive to merge the Integrated
Nov. 29, 2023
AFRL, 59th Medical Wing launch space medical research group

The Clinical and Operational Space Medicine Innovation Consortium, or COSMIC, will serve as a platform to fuse human health and performance research capabilities and expertise across both organizations.
Nov. 29, 2023
Eglin cyber unit helps demonstrate communication system in space

The 46th Test Squadron was the lead test organization for ground operations for the demonstration that included active and passive Link 16 network entry, transmitting messages to and from low Earth orbit to terrestrial radios.
Nov. 29, 2023
Robins AFB takes delivery of second new E-11A BACN aircraft

Airmen from the 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron and base leadership gathered on the flightline to welcome the delivery of the second new E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft here, Nov. 15, 2023.
Nov. 28, 2023
Outgoing director of research at TPS shapes legacy via X-62A VISTA

Dr. Malcolm Christopher Cotting,the eighth honorary graduate in the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School’s history, is leaving the school after a 13-year stay, but not without leaving a legacy that pushes the envelope of flight test to a new plane – a first-of-its-kind capability for testing autonomous
Nov. 28, 2023
AFGSC Director of ICBM Modernization discusses “monumental” Sentinel Program at Joint Engineers Conference

Brig. Gen. Colin J. Connor, Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Modernization, recently highlighted the future of the LGM-35A Sentinel during the annual Joint Engineers Conference in Helena, Montana.
Nov. 28, 2023
RSO AMPO leads Roadshows with Innovation Partners

The Rapid Sustainment Office’s Advanced Manufacturing Program Office roadshows are coming soon!
Nov. 28, 2023
MMRT conducts off-base exercise with state, local first responders

The exercise scenario involved a simulated transportation accident involving a truck carrying a missile component that contained hazardous material near a populated area.
Nov. 28, 2023
AFWERX, NASA collaborate to develop digital Advanced Air Mobility operations center

AFWERX is partnering with NASA to develop a digital operations center for future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) efforts through the Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) awardee, ResilienX.
Nov. 27, 2023
Department of the Air Force students find resources with new Student Success Center

The Air Force Learning Professionals’ Program recently launched the Student Success Center, a new feature on the website that provides additional academic resources and fosters academic achievement for Airmen and Guardians.
Nov. 27, 2023
Non-Technical Phantoms Excel at the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator

A select few Airmen from across the world have emerged from the shadows to tackle a variety of different AI projects for the Department of the Air Force. What they share in common is their desire to bridge the digital divide and bring AI back to their home units to solve problems.

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