AFMC Command News

  • Siblings reunite for brother's retirement

    Being part of a large family is not that unusual, but the Maldonado siblings take being part of a larger family -- the Air Force family -- to new heights.That family got a chance to travel from around the world for Senior Master Sgt. David Maldonado's retirement from Det. 1, 552nd Air Control

  • Hanscom program finds savings while providing critical imagery

    An Air Force program at Hanscom Air Force Base that continually provides critical imagery to warfighters and first responders, is also reducing costs.Eagle Vision consists of five deployable satellite downlink stations that collect, process and distribute commercial satellite imagery in nearly real

  • Eglin maintenance super receives Bronze Star

    A day in the life of an Air Force jet maintainer reached Mach speed while deployed overseas, earning him the Bronze Star Medal.Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Jordan, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant superintendent, was awarded the honor during an official ceremony at his unit June 4, 2013."A

  • AF excepts civilians affected by tornadoes from furlough

    The Air Force announced Monday, June 3, that civilian employees whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by the recent Oklahoma tornados will be "excepted" from administrative furlough.While most Air Force civilian employees received their notices May 28, Tinker Air Force Base delayed

  • Air Force to consolidate F-22 depot maintenance at Hill

    The Air Force today announced it is consolidating depot maintenance for the F-22 Raptor at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill AFB, Utah. The depot maintenance work is currently split between the Ogden ALC and the Lockheed facility in Palmdale, Calif. "Palmdale has made a storied contribution to

  • F-35B celebrates 1 year at Eglin

    The Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron-501 celebrated the one-year anniversary of flying the F-35B Lightning II here May 22, 2013, by continuing to train up the pilots and maintainers on the nation's newest fifth-generation fighter."This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get to write the first

  • Oklahoma Airmen volunteer in storm-wracked areas of state

    More than 600 Airmen from three Oklahoma Air Force bases, in addition to federal and state workers, volunteered May 24, 2013, to assist Oklahoma residents in recovering some of their effects in the aftermath of an EF-5 tornado. Many Air Force members had the day off to spend time with their

  • Wright-Patt Airmen group confronts sexual assault within Air Force

    Leading a new charge to confront serious issues facing military members throughout the Air Force is a group of Airmen with the Air Force Junior Support, an organization recently formed here. AFJS was founded by a group of enlisted Airmen to address important issues such as substance use and abuse,

  • Tinker flies into action, aids in tornado rescue, relief efforts

    Moments after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013, Tinker personnel and organizations flew into action, providing help to state agencies, affected residents and the Oklahoma National Guard. Base personnel also helped clear on-base debris caused by the storm.Tinker initially set

  • Portal improvements support 'Every Dollar Counts' campaign

    The Global Combat Support System-AF program office here recently implemented system enhancements to the Air Force Portal to support the "Every Dollar Counts" campaign.The campaign allows Airmen, both uniformed and civilian, to submit their ideas for savings in an easy and secure manner. Also called,

  • Tinker aircraft return to Oklahoma after diverting to Arizona base

    Six U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry and two U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft returned to Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., May 21, 2013, after diverting to Davis-Monthan in advance of severe weather in Oklahoma.The E-6Bs and one E-3 arrived May 17, while the other five E-3s arrived May 20 with less than eight

  • F-35 ITF works toward night, weather certification

    The F-35 Integrated Test Force is wrapping up a series of night flights, which are testing the aircraft's capability when flying in instrument meteorological conditions. It is a necessary step in delivering a core competency to the warfighter -- the ability to fly the jet safely when there are no

  • Assistance available for personnel affected by Oklahoma tornado

    Following the May 20, 2013, tornado, Tinker Air Force Base's primary concern at this time is preparing to support communities, fellow Airmen and Sailors, and their families impacted by the devastating tornado that occurred, said base leadership. Twelve base firefighters and one safety officer were

  • Memorial Day a time to reflect on service and sacrifice

    Throughout my Air Force career, I've often reflected on what it means to serve. I'm proud of the work we do and the sacrifices we make every day so all Americans can continue to enjoy our many freedoms. However, each Memorial Day I am sharply reminded of just how great the sacrifice is for