AFMC News

Oct. 5, 2011
Lightning I to Lightning II - different plane, different pilots, same fighting spirit

The lasting legacy of the aircraft and their pilots was unmistakable when four World War II pilots spoke about their flying experiences before a backdrop of both the P-38 Lockheed Lightning and F-35 Lightning II in the Joint Strike Fighter complex Oct. 3, 2011.Bill Behrns, Frank Hurlbut, Bert Torrey
Oct. 5, 2011
From CCAF to doctor, Edwards optometrist's educational journey pays off

When Oscar Corredor was a young Airman serving at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., he was on top of the world serving as an optometry technician. He had a job and potentially a long Air Force career in front of him. He had no desire to pursue higher education."I had my high school diploma and
Oct. 3, 2011
CJCS outlines themes for tenure in letter to the joint force

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined what he sees as key themes for his time as Chairman in a letter to the joint force dated Oct. 1, 2011:It is an honor to be the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue
Oct. 3, 2011
AFMC Order of the Sword induction rescheduled

Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, command chief of Air Force Materiel Command, announced the ceremony inducting AFMC Commander Gen. Donald J. Hoffman into AFMC Order of the Sword has been rescheduled to March 30, 2012. The original ceremony was scheduled for Oct. 27, 2011. Earlier this year General
Oct. 3, 2011
Hold the Line: Respecting what we represent

As patriotic Americans, our hearts pound at the sight of the American Flag -- its 13 stripes and 50 stars being unfurled ... the red, white, and blue ... affectionately named "Old Glory." She flies on military installations, in school yards, at ball parks, at the top of the White House and in
Sept. 30, 2011
Energy Awareness Month kicks off with Industry Days

Energy awareness is emphasized each year during the month of October, and this year is no different. Civil Engineering, in conjunction with Operational Contracting, is gearing up for Industry Days Oct. 12 and 13. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Hanscom Conference Center, utility providers,
Sept. 29, 2011
ESC provides modern air traffic control system for Iraq

The Electronic Systems Center completed work in September that improves and upgrades Iraq's air traffic control system.The completion of this foreign military sales effort involved the delivery of two new air traffic control tower systems along with state-of-the-art radar and ATC-tower simulators to
Sept. 28, 2011
New tracking system helps cut gas cost

Robins Air Force Base is testing a smarter data-tracking system, which if fully implemented, could help the base reach its energy reduction goals and save fuel.The Automotive Information Module 2, or AIM2, is an upgrade to the current way the military issues fuel and tracks fuel costs in government
Sept. 27, 2011
Commentary: Changing the energy culture

The absolute lifeblood of the modern military is energy. It allows us to be expeditionary and go anywhere on the globe. For true energy assurance as an Air Force, we need to be able to find energy solutions and strategies anywhere, even in hostile nations. At the most basic level, that assurance
Sept. 21, 2011
20 years later C-17 accelerates its ability to 'deliver hope, fuel the fight, save lives'

Hundreds gathered here Sept. 15 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the C-17A Globemaster III's maiden flight -- from a manufacturing plant in Long Beach, Calif. to Edwards -- that took just over two hours.Millions of flight hours later, the Globemaster has lived up to its name -- delivering its
Sept. 21, 2011
UK lab awards highest scientific honor to Wright-Patt scientist

Lt. Col. Laura Barnes, 711th Human Performance Wing, received the Special Commendation Medal from the United Kingdom's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on Sept. 14, 2011.The award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Ministry of Defence researchers and this was the first time it was
Sept. 21, 2011
Five records fall at Air Force Marathon

Along with a record field of runners, the 2011 Air Force Marathon saw a total of five course records bested on Sept. 17, 2011.Race officials credit the "phenomenal" weather as helping get the best efforts from runners. "We really had ideal conditions on race day," said Molly Louden, Air Force
Sept. 20, 2011
Air Force officials announce civilian early retirement, separation incentive options

The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay programs, Air Force officials announced Sept. 19, 2011."Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 funding on our permanent civilian workforce,"
Sept. 19, 2011
Digital air traffic radios integrated into base's operations

New air traffic radios take their first flight on Wright-Patterson's airfield in an effort to transition from analog to digital communications."With the increase in technology over the recent decades, we are at a point where we can implement to the standard that's needed for the military," said 1st
Sept. 19, 2011
ESG looks to energy savings and standardization in the Air Force

Enterprise Sourcing Group's Civil Engineering Commodity Council awarded their first LED taxiway lighting multiple-award last month -- the first contract awarded by the organization since their activation here on Oct 28, 2010. The two contract awards were made to ADB Airfield Solutions, Columbus,

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