AFMC Command News

  • Commentary: Veterans Day -- A time to remember

    Duty, honor, country: these words are just as significant today as they were in the past. As Air Force Materiel Command continues to equip warfighters, these words have strengthened our resolve and prepared us for the future.All the great wars fought at home and abroad transformed this country,

  • 'Bill Nye the Science Guy' visits Kirtland

    During its five-year run on the Public Broadcasting System in the 1990s, the program "Bill Nye the Science Guy" earned 18 Emmy awards and notoriety for its host who wanted the show to get youth around the world excited about science.Several members of the television series' viewing audience heeded

  • AFMC command chief visits Hanscom

    The Air Force Materiel Command Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Eric R. Jaren, was the featured guest speaker at the Senior NCO Induction ceremony held Oct. 14 at the Minuteman Commons.Prior to the evening ceremony, Chief Jaren, escorted by Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Call, Electronic Systems Center

  • Hold the Line: For motivational styles, consider past, glean from it

    One of the best lessons in leadership I've learned was from watching Harrison Ford. Not him specifically, but if you'll recall, one of the "Indiana Jones" movies was centered on the Crusades.After watching that particular movie, I started to read a lot about medieval history and, in particular, the

  • ESC fields critical weather system to Southwest Asia for evaluations

    The Electronic Systems Center recently fielded a fifth Portable Doppler Radar system to deployed weather operators in Southwest Asia for initial operational evaluations. "This system is critical because it helps protect our deployed personnel and equipment," said Geoffrey Lum, Weather Systems Branch

  • Energy Awareness Industry Days brings savings to the forefront

    When budgets are tight, it's important for the federal government to step up and try to figure out the best way to save American taxpayers money. So, that was the focus of the Energy Awareness Industry Days at the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 12 and 13. Civil Engineering teamed up with Operational

  • Flight Test Center turns 60, celebrates its role in aviation history

    It's been said that if you want to see what the Air Force will look like tomorrow, look at the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base today. The Air Force Flight Test Center celebrated its 60th anniversary Oct. 14, 2011, still pushing the boundaries of flight through ingenuity and innovation.Established in

  • Freeze holiday weight gain with AFMC program

    Looking for a way to maintain your weight and heart health during the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season? Then don't miss the opportunity to enroll in the Air Force Materiel Command Freeze the Gain Holiday Challenge. Online enrollment at www.afmcwellness.com is open from now through

  • Air Force building the future force

    Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

  • C-5 upgrades - Edwards team provides proof of expanding Galaxy

    An Edwards team is hard at work providing proof the Galaxy is expanding.The C-5 Galaxy is expanding its capabilities through hardware and software upgrades that will position the monster transport aircraft for the successful completion of its Air Force mission for the next 40 years.After major

  • New solar farms could light the way to power bill savings at Edwards

    With today's fiscal climate, Edwards Air Force Base is always looking for good ways to save money.One area where Edwards is looking to save is energy costs.After three years of planning and coordination with Southern California Edison, the California Public Utilities Commission and environmental

  • ESC team looks to improve AWACS capabilities

    A team at the Electronic Systems Center, working in conjunction with the Boeing Co. and personnel from several Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Army bases, is working to get important warfighter-requested capabilities onto the AWACS platform. During a proof-of-concept demonstration at Tinker AFB,

  • AFRL develops 'snubber' to prevent engine damage

    An innovative solution from the Air Force Research Laboratory is expected to save the Air Force upwards of $40 million.The $35 "snubber" developed by the Propulsion Directorate is a vibration damper that will prevent cracks in the J-seal on the F119 engine's inlet case, a spoked, ring-like device

  • My educational journey: A 2W2 perspective

    Taking classes as a 2W2 Nuclear Weapons Technician isn't easy, no matter what time frame you are talking about (before/during/after the Minot incident). With that said, it certainly doesn't get easier to take classes during an inspection (before/during/after), especially one that the unit fails.

  • Program office marks upcoming delivery of 50,000th CSEL unit

    Officials from the Electronic Systems Center held a special ceremony here Sept. 30, 2011, in anticipation of the October delivery of the 50,000th Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio.Prime contractor Boeing Corp. presented commemorative plaques to Ron Mason, the Program Executive Officer for Cyber